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Hoke County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
14
Schools
8,920
Students
$12,029
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
99.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
81.5%
Graduation Rate
-5.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hoke County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 8,920 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,029 is below the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 27/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Don D Steed ElementaryPK–05677
Hawk Eye ElementaryPK–05363
J W McLauchlin ElementaryKG–05304
Rockfish Hoke ElementaryPK–05627
Sandy Grove ElementaryPK–05578
Scurlock ElementaryPK–05619
Upchurch ElementaryPK–05698
West Hoke ElementaryPK–05490
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Hoke Middle06–08780
Sandy Grove Middle06–08645
West Hoke Middle06–08576
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hoke County High09–122,060
J W Turlington School06–1257
SandHoke Early College High09–13446
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,029-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
State
65.9%
Local (property tax)
9.6%
Federal
24.5%

State funding accounts for 66% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
8,920
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.5%
Opportunity Score27/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.5%, graduation is 5.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,029, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 27/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Hoke County Schools has 14 public schools, serving a total of 8,920 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hoke County Schools?
The graduation rate is 81.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hoke County Schools spend per student?
Hoke County Schools spends $12,029 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hoke County Schools?
99% of students in Hoke County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hoke County Schools?
No, Hoke County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hoke County Schools serve?
Hoke County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Hoke County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hoke County Schools is 27/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.