- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Raeford, NC
West Hoke Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Hoke Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370225000970
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hoke Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Raeford · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hoke Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hoke Middle ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Raeford, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225000970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
West Hoke Middle held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 370225000970 · Raeford, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 15.6:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoke County High (2,110 students)
West Hoke Middle held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Hoke Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoke County Hi
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- This school 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 West Hoke Middle reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hoke Middle compares
West Hoke Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
White 13.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.3%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, West Hoke Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 West Hoke Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scurlock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hoke Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 middle schools in Raeford
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Hoke Middle
How many students attend West Hoke Middle?
West Hoke Middle has 656 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Raeford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hoke Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hoke Middle is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hoke Middle?
99.5% of students at West Hoke Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hoke Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Hoke Middle is African American at 36.6% of enrollment, in Raeford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hoke Middle?
West Hoke Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 West Hoke Middle rank among public schools in Raeford?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hoke Middle ranks #11 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 West Hoke Middle, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and Upchurch Elementary (646 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.