Don D Steed Elementary vs East Hoke Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don D Steed Elementary
Raeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students
East Hoke Middle
Raeford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
| Measure | Don D Steed Elementary Raeford, North Carolina | East Hoke Middle Raeford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,457 | #368 of 469 |
| National rank | #24797 of 50,301 | #13724 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 628 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | Raeford | Raeford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don D Steed Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 20.3).
- •Don D Steed Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Don D Steed Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Don D Steed Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Don D Steed Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.4).
- •East Hoke Middle is the larger school with 771 students compared with 628.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Don D Steed Elementary better than East Hoke Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Don D Steed Elementary ranks higher (50.5 vs 20.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Don D Steed Elementary and East Hoke Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Raeford and Raeford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don D Steed Elementary: 628. East Hoke Middle: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don D Steed Elementary and East Hoke Middle rank in North Carolina?
Don D Steed Elementary is 326th of 1,457 and East Hoke Middle is 368th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).