- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Raeford, NC
Hoke County High
Federal NCES profile for Hoke County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370225000968
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoke County High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Raeford · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoke County High has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoke County High ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Raeford, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Hoke County High held near 2,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 124.7 → 112.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 370225000968 · Raeford, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,110 enr · 17:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: East Hoke Middle (771 students)
Hoke County High held near 2,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 124.7 → 112.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hoke County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- West Hoke Midd 656
West Hoke Middle
656 students
- Upchurch Eleme 646
Upchurch Elementary
646 students
- Don D Steed El 628
Don D Steed Elementary
628 students
- Scurlock Eleme 611
Scurlock Elementary
611 students
What this shows Hoke County High reports 2,110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoke County High compares
Hoke County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,110 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,110
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 315 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
White 16.3%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Hoke County High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoke County Schools reports $11,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoke County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hoke Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scurlock Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoke County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Raeford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,110 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hoke County High
How many students attend Hoke County High?
Hoke County High has 2,110 students enrolled. It is a high school in Raeford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,060 (2022-23) → 2,115 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoke County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoke County High is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoke County High?
99.9% of students at Hoke County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoke County High?
The largest demographic group at Hoke County High is African American at 39.9% of enrollment, in Raeford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoke County High?
Hoke County High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hoke County High rank among public schools in Raeford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoke County High ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Raeford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Raeford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides Hoke County High, Hoke County Schools also operates East Hoke Middle (771 students), West Hoke Middle (656 students), and Upchurch Elementary (646 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.