Rockfish Hoke Elementary is a public elementary school in Raeford, North Carolina, serving 627 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hoke County Schools district, which is ranked 167 out of 242 districts in the state.
Rockfish Hoke Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (42.42%) and Hispanic (20.57%) students compared to other schools in the district. Academically, the school has consistently outperformed the Hoke County district and the state of North Carolina, particularly in science proficiency, where its 5th-grade students scored 77.4% compared to 61.5% for the district and 66.2% for the state. The school's multi-racial students have also ranked among the top 46 out of 159 elementary schools in North Carolina, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school faces challenges related to its very high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student population.
Compared to nearby schools, Rockfish Hoke Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and science. However, some nearby schools, such as E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary, have demonstrated even stronger academic performance, ranking among the top 337 elementary schools in North Carolina. Despite these challenges, Rockfish Hoke Elementary has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, consistently earning a 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking between 181 and 648 out of over 1,500 North Carolina elementary schools.
Students at Rockfish Hoke Elementary are 38% White, 24% African American, 22% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
In the 2023-24 school year, 617 students attended Rockfish Hoke Elementary.
Rockfish Hoke Elementary ranks 648th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Hoke County Schools
Students who attend Rockfish Hoke Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Sandy Grove MiddleHigh : Hoke County HighHigh : SandHoke Early College High