Fayetteville Today

Hoke County High School had the highest enrollment among Hoke County schools, welcoming 1,958 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 12 schools in Hoke County, East Hoke Middle School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 784 students, while Don D. Steed Elementary School welcomed 664 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.

Hoke County High School is part of Hoke County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Hoke County and has a main office in Raeford.

In the previous school year, Hoke County High School also had the highest number of students among Hoke County schools.

North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.

This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

School name	City	Total School Enrollment
Hoke County High School	Raeford	1,958
East Hoke Middle School	Raeford	784
Don D. Steed Elementary School	Raeford	664
Upchurch Elementary School	Raeford	636
Sandy Grove Middle School	Lumber Bridge	635
Scurlock Elementary School	Raeford	588
West Hoke Middle School	Raeford	569
Sandy Grove Elementary School	Lumber Bridge	548
West Hoke Elementary School	Raeford	450
SandHoke Early College High	Raeford	439
J. W. McLauchlin Elementary School	Raeford	301
J. W. Turlington School	Raeford	69