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#2088 of 2,648 schools in NC

West Hoke Middle

Middle School · Hoke County Schools · Raeford, NC

A Hoke County Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 NC 211 W, Raeford, NC 28376

  • Math 40% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.7% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.5 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$11,704
Chronic Absenteeism40.7%

Students at West Hoke Middle score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency38%(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 39% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 West Hoke Middle 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Hoke MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.66–84.6 mi777Compare →
Sandy Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.66–8Not available625Compare →

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
#12 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

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

About West Hoke Middle

West Hoke Middle is a public middle school in Raeford, NC, part of Hoke County Schools, serving approximately 597 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,088 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Hoke Middle

What grades does West Hoke Middle serve?

West Hoke Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend West Hoke Middle?

West Hoke Middle has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hoke Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at West Hoke Middle is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Hoke Middle rank in NC?

West Hoke Middle ranks #2,088 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is West Hoke Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

West Hoke Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 West Hoke Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Hoke Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Hoke Middle a charter school?

No, West Hoke Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Hoke Middle a Title I school?

No, West Hoke Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Hoke Middle?

99.5% of students at West Hoke Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
597
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hoke County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.7%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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