For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,700 students in 28376, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28376, NC are Don D Steed Elementary School, Rockfish Hoke Elementary School and Upchurch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28376 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28376, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28376, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Don D Steed Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Phillipi Church Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-1125
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-1125
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
Rockfish Hoke Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6251 Rockfish Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-9343
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-9343
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Upchurch Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 Turnpike Road
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-1574
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-1574
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #44.
West Hoke Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6050 Turnpike Road
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-2584
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-2584
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #66.
Scurlock Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
775 Rockfish Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-4182
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-4182
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #88.
J W Mclauchlin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
326 N Main St
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-8721
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-8721
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28376, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28376, NC include Don D Steed Elementary School, Rockfish Hoke Elementary School and Upchurch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28376?
9 public elementary schools are located in 28376.
What is the racial composition of students in 28376?
28376 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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