Enrollment
418
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Raeford, NC
Sandhoke Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Sandhoke Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370225002897
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandhoke Early College High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Raeford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandhoke Early College High has class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhoke Early College High ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Raeford, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225002897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandhoke Early College High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandhoke Early College High
Sandhoke Early College High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Raeford, North Carolina, enrolling 418 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 92% of North Carolina schools and 32% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (30%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 75/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Raeford's high schools, it stands alongside Hoke County High (2,110 students): Sandhoke Early College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 17:1).
Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students) and East Hoke Middle (771 students) alongside Sandhoke Early College High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sandhoke Early College High compares
Sandhoke Early College High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
African American 28.0%
White 27.3%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Sandhoke Early College High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoke County Schools, which includes Sandhoke Early College High.
$11,383
Per student
-5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 65.9%
Federal 24.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sandhoke Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandhoke Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Raeford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sandhoke Early College High
How many students attend Sandhoke Early College High?
Sandhoke Early College High has 418 students enrolled. It is a high school in Raeford, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandhoke Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandhoke Early College High is 20.9:1, which is 32% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandhoke Early College High?
99.3% of students at Sandhoke Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandhoke Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Sandhoke Early College High is Hispanic or Latino at 29.7% of enrollment, in Raeford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandhoke Early College High?
Sandhoke Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandhoke Early College High rank among public schools in Raeford?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhoke Early College High ranks #4 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.
Is Sandhoke Early College High a good school?
Sandhoke Early College High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides Sandhoke Early College High, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and West Hoke Middle (656 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.
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