For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 4,715 students in Raeford, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Raeford, NC is J W Turlington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raeford, NC public elementary schools 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 Raeford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Raeford, NC (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 elementary schools in Raeford, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Raeford, NC include J W Turlington School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Raeford?
9 public elementary schools are located in Raeford.
What is the racial composition of students in Raeford?
Raeford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Raeford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Raeford include: West Hoke Middle School vs. East Hoke Middle School, East Hoke Middle School vs. West Hoke Middle School, J W Mclauchlin Elementary School vs. Don D Steed Elementary School
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