For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,400 students in Hoke County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hoke County, NC is J W Turlington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hoke County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Hoke County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hoke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J W Turlington School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 W Prospect Ave
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-2583
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-2583
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hoke County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hoke County, NC include J W Turlington School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hoke County?
3 public middle schools are located in Hoke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hoke County?
Hoke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hoke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hoke County include: West Hoke Middle School vs. East Hoke Middle School, East Hoke Middle School vs. West Hoke Middle School
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