Public schools in Raeford, NC
11 open public schools with an address in Raeford, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,243
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Raeford public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Raeford, NC: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,243 students, an average of 658 per school. The largest campus is Hoke County High (2,110 students), and the largest elementary school is Upchurch Elementary (646).
Every listed school belongs to Hoke County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Raeford
Elementary schools in Raeford
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don D Steed Elementary Hoke County Schools | PK–05 | 628 | 11.6:1 | |
| J W McLauchlin Elementary Hoke County Schools | KG–05 | 304 | 12.2:1 | |
| Rockfish Hoke Elementary Hoke County Schools | PK–05 | 606 | 15.7:1 | |
| Scurlock Elementary Hoke County Schools | PK–05 | 611 | 15.3:1 | |
| Upchurch Elementary Hoke County Schools | PK–05 | 646 | 16:1 | |
| West Hoke Elementary Hoke County Schools | PK–05 | 467 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Raeford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hoke Middle Hoke County Schools | 06–08 | 771 | 16.4:1 | |
| West Hoke Middle Hoke County Schools | 06–08 | 656 | 18:1 |
High schools in Raeford
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High Hoke County Schools | 09–12 | 2,110 | 18.7:1 | |
| J W Turlington School Hoke County Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 26 | 4.3:1 | |
| SandHoke Early College High Hoke County Schools | 09–13 | 418 | 22:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.5%
- Hispanic28%
- Black36.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial10.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Raeford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,243 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Raeford
How many public schools are in Raeford, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Raeford: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 7,243 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Raeford?
All listed public schools with an address in Raeford belong to Hoke County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Raeford?
Hoke County High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Raeford, with 2,110 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Raeford?
No school with an address in Raeford is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Raeford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Raeford public schools is 15.7:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Raeford guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities