For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,400 students in 28376, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28376, NC are West Hoke Middle School, East Hoke Middle School and J W Turlington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28376 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 28376, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28376, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hoke Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Nc 211 W
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-3411
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-3411
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
East Hoke Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4702 Fayetteville Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-5048
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-5048
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
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: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28376, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28376, NC include West Hoke Middle School, East Hoke Middle School and J W Turlington School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28376?
3 public middle schools are located in 28376.
What is the racial composition of students in 28376?
28376 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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