Upchurch Elementary vs West Hoke Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Upchurch Elementary
Raeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students
West Hoke Elementary
Raeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
| Measure | Upchurch Elementary Raeford, North Carolina | West Hoke Elementary Raeford, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #938 of 1,457 | #737 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41362 of 50,301 | #37584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 646 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Raeford | Raeford |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hoke Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 25.6).
- •West Hoke Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •West Hoke Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Upchurch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •West Hoke Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.2).
- •Upchurch Elementary is the larger school with 646 students compared with 467.
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 Upchurch Elementary better than West Hoke Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Hoke Elementary ranks higher (31.5 vs 25.6 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 Upchurch Elementary and West Hoke Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Raeford and Raeford in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Upchurch Elementary: 646. West Hoke Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Upchurch Elementary and West Hoke Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Upchurch Elementary is 938th of 1,457 and West Hoke Elementary is 737th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).