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#1041 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 39% in state

Scurlock Elementary

Elementary School · Hoke County Schools · Raeford, NC

A Hoke County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

775 Rockfish Rd, Raeford, NC 28376

  • Math 55% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.5% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$11,704
Chronic Absenteeism35.2%

Students at Scurlock Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
21%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Scurlock Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,543/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raeford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,793

Median home value

$208,100

Median rent

$1,091/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28376; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Don D Steed ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–51.1 mi678Compare →
J W Mclauchlin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0K–52.5 mi313Compare →
Upchurch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–53.5 mi645Compare →
Sandy Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–5Not available561Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hoke County Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#5 of 13
District spending per student
$11,704NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scurlock Elementary is listed in Hoke County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scurlock Elementary

Scurlock Elementary is a public elementary school in Raeford, NC, part of Hoke County Schools, serving approximately 588 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scurlock Elementary

What grades does Scurlock Elementary serve?

Scurlock Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Scurlock Elementary?

Scurlock Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scurlock Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Scurlock Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scurlock Elementary rank in NC?

Scurlock Elementary ranks #1,041 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Scurlock Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Scurlock Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Scurlock Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scurlock Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Scurlock Elementary a charter school?

No, Scurlock Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scurlock Elementary a Title I school?

No, Scurlock Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scurlock Elementary?

99.5% of students at Scurlock Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
588
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hoke County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.2%
Area population (ZIP 28376)
43,980
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
33.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28376; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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