Hoke County School

What Hoke County School does

Hoke County Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Raeford, North Carolina, operating 14 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school) and serving the students and families of Hoke County. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Spells (appointed January 2024). The district provides comprehensive educational programs including Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG), Career and Technical Education (CTE), Exceptional Children services, Pre-Kindergarten, and dual enrollment through the SandHoke Early College High School partnership with Sandhills Community College.

The district's technology infrastructure is built on standard education platforms: Infinite Campus (student information system, adopted as part of NC's statewide transition from PowerSchool), Canvas (learning management system), KnowBe4 (security awareness training), Follett Destiny (library management), MajorClarity by Paper (career planning), Code.org (computer science curriculum), EverFi (digital literacy), and LINQ Timekeeper (staff time and attendance). The Digital Teaching and Learning department operates an HCS AI Hub providing generative AI guidance and AI Literacy Micro-credentials. Technology integration is focused on interoperability and adoption rather than proprietary development.

The district's revenue model is government-funded through federal, state, and local appropriations including per-pupil allocations, categorical funding (Title I, IDEA, Title IX), USDA child nutrition reimbursements under the Community Eligibility Provision (free meals for all students), and competitive grants. The district is not a commercial enterprise and operates as a government state entity under NC Department of Public Instruction governance. Customer segments include K-12 students (primary), families and parents, and community members. The district maintains a Purple Star District designation for military-friendly practices and runs a Community Schools Program with on-site family resource centers through partnerships with Student U and the NC Community Schools Coalition.

Name

Hoke County School

Legal name

Hoke County Schools

Website

https://hcs.k12.nc.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hoke County Schools is a public K-12 school district in Raeford, North Carolina, operating 14 schools and serving students across Hoke County through government-funded educational programs including dual enrollment, CTE, and Exceptional Children services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), District Enrollment, Zoning & School Choice Administration (EDADABAL)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early college programs
• Special education services
• Child nutrition programs
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Raeford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Government Funding: As a public school district, Hoke County Schools is funded primarily through federal, state, and local government appropriations including per-pupil allocations, categorical funding (Title I, Title IX, IDEA, etc.), and local tax revenues.
2. Child Nutrition Program Reimbursements: Federal reimbursement for meals served under the National School Breakfast, School Lunch, and Afterschool Snack Programs through USDA. All students receive meals at no charge under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
3. Federal and State Grant Programs: Funding through federal programs including Title I (Low Performing Schools, Targeted School Improvement, Parent and Family Engagement), Migrant Education Program, ESL Program, Indian Education, NC Pre-K, and Perkins funding for Career and Technical Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hoke County Schools is a public school district operating 14 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 alternative) in Hoke County, North Carolina, providing free K-12 public education to enrolled students. The district delivers core academic instruction alongside specialized programs including Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG), Career and Technical Education (CTE), Exceptional Children services, dual-enrollment Early College, free Child Nutrition meals under the Community Eligibility Provision, and military family support as a designated Purple Star District.

Product overview

Hoke County Schools is a public school district operating as a unified educational platform with multiple integrated programs and services. The district serves approximately 14 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high/alternative schools) and offers core academic programs alongside specialized services including Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG), Career and Technical Education (CTE), Exceptional Children programs, and Pre-Kindergarten. The district's Digital Teaching and Learning division provides technology infrastructure including Infinite Campus SIS, Canvas LMS, and an AI Hub with generative AI guidance. Key programs include SandHoke Early College High School (allowing students to earn associate degrees), STEM After Hours, Library Media Services with F.R.E.S.H. Reads, Military Programs (Purple Star District designation), and Indian Education. The district also operates Child Nutrition Services participating in Community Eligibility Provision, providing free meals to all students. Transportation, Maintenance, and various student support services round out the operational infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Programs Comprehensive public school district offering elementary, middle, and high school education across 14 schools serving the Hoke County community in North Carolina.
• Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program Differentiated educational services for academically and intellectually gifted students mandated by state law, providing services beyond regular educational programs to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Prepares students for employment, advanced education, and productive lives through pathways in Agriculture, Business, Finance, Marketing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Science, and Trade/Engineering.
• Child Nutrition Services National School Breakfast, Lunch, and Afterschool Snack Programs providing nutritious meals, with free meals to all students under the Community Eligibility Provision. Honored with USDA Innovation in Preparation of School Meals Award.
• Exceptional Children (EC) Program Special education services including Pre-Kindergarten, Project ChildFind, related services (Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired), Behavior Support, and Compliance programs.
• Pre-Kindergarten Program NC Pre-K program for 4-year-olds, preparing children for kindergarten with developmentally appropriate curriculum and readiness activities.
• SandHoke Early College High School Early college high school program allowing students to earn both high school diplomas and associate degrees from Sandhills Community College.
• J.W. Turlington School Alternative school program providing alternative educational pathways and support services for students needing alternative approaches to education.
• Library Media Services District-wide library services including Follett Destiny catalog system, F.R.E.S.H. Reads program (Facilitating Reading for Every Student in Hoke), Battle of the Books competition, and Digital Literacy Resources.
• Military Programs and Services Support services for military families designated as a Purple Star District by NC Department of Public Instruction. Includes transition programs, point-of-contact staff, and professional development for military student considerations.
• Indian Education Program Services supporting American Indian students and families including 506 Form eligibility certification, Parent Advisory Committee, tutoring, scholarships, culture nights, and summer camps.
• Summer Learning Programs Summer educational programs including free summer meals through SummerMeals4NCKids, Rising Stars Kindergarten Transition Program, and STEM After Hours activities.
• Work-Based Learning CTE work-based learning opportunities including apprenticeships, cooperative education, internships, job shadows, mentorships, entrepreneurial experiences, school-based enterprises, and service learning.
• MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Comprehensive support system providing intervention forms, behavior support, parent resources, and a glossary of acronyms to support student achievement at all levels.
• STEM After Hours After-school STEM program bringing hands-on STEM challenges to students and families outside school hours, designed to build confidence in STEM skills and prepare students for future careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three consecutive Dual Team State Championship titles in Girls Wrestling (2024, 2025, 2026)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and supporting.

• NC Community Schools CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Hoke County Schools participates in the Community Schools Program in partnership with the NC Community Schools Coalition and Student U, supporting family resource centers and community-school integration initiatives.
• North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoke County Schools operates under the governance and oversight of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. NCDPI sets curriculum standards, administers state assessments, provides regulatory guidance, and coordinates statewide initiatives including the transition to Infinite Campus student information system and Purple Star District recognition.
• Sandhills Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSandHoke Early College High School is a dual enrollment partnership enabling students to simultaneously earn high school diplomas and associate degrees or career certifications from Sandhills Community College. In 2026, 58 graduates earned college credentials; in 2025, more than 70 did.
• Student UcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent U is a key partner in the Community Schools Program, collaborating with Hoke County Schools and the NC Community Schools Coalition to operate the Community Schools Family Resource Center at Upchurch Elementary (The Eagle Market), providing clothing, food pantry, hygiene items, and connections to community services.
• Fort Bragg School Support ServicesimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerFort Bragg School Support Services provides support services to military families in the Hoke County Schools district, contributing to the district's Purple Star District designation and military family transition programs.
• School Nutrition AssociationsupportingOthersHoke County Schools participates in the National School Breakfast, School Lunch, and Afterschool Snack Programs under USDA guidelines. The district's Child Nutrition Team was recognized by the School Nutrition Association through the USDA Healthy Meal Incentive Award.
• Raeford-Hoke Chamber of CommercesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Raeford-Hoke Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Community Schools Family Resource Center at Upchurch Elementary and serves as a community partner in supporting district initiatives.
• Code.orgsupportingTechnology or IntegrationHoke County Schools is a Code.org District Partner, using the platform to deliver computer science curriculum across its schools as part of the CTE and digital teaching programs.
• Everfi (Digital Literacy and Life Skills Platform)supportingTechnology or IntegrationHoke County Schools uses Everfi's digital literacy and life skills curriculum as part of its educational technology offerings, recognized as an Empowered District.
• Hoke County Churches and Civic OrganizationssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal churches and civic organizations have adopted schools through monetary donations to assist with students' charged meal accounts. The Hoke County Turkey Festival Committee partners with Child Nutrition to raise money for the School Nutrition Association chapter.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Richmond County Schools: NC public school district serving Hamlet and Rockingham, comparable scale and rural/small-town character with overlapping Sandhills-region demographics.
• Scotland County Schools: Adjacent rural NC public school district of comparable enrollment scale, serving Laurinburg, NC. Closest geographic and demographic peer within the same Sandhills region.
• Moore County Schools: NC public school district serving Pinehurst/Southern Pines area, slightly larger than Hoke but geographically adjacent within the Sandhills region with overlapping military-community student populations.
• Sampson County Schools: Rural NC public school district serving Clinton, NC with comparable K-12 footprint, dual enrollment/community college partnerships, and military-family considerations from Fort Bragg adjacency.
• Montgomery County Schools: Small rural NC public school district of similar scale; comparable mix of Title I, CTE, and dual enrollment programs through community college partnerships.
• Lee County Schools: NC public school district serving Sanford, NC; similar size, structure, and CTE plus Early College-style programs comparable to SandHoke Early College.
• Harnett County Schools: Mid-sized NC public school district serving Lillington and surrounding area. Similar number of schools and enrollment scale to Hoke with comparable central-NC rural/suburban mix.
• Person County Schools: Small rural NC public school district similar in scale to Hoke; comparable Title I, exceptional children, and CTE program mix with similar funding profile.
• Robeson County Schools: NC public school district serving Lumberton and surrounding county in the southeastern/Sandhills region. Comparable rural demographic, scale, and Title I/ESL program concentration.

Broad incumbents

• Cumberland County Schools: Larger NC public school district anchored at Fort Bragg/Fayetteville. Operates at substantially greater scale than Hoke with overlapping military-family programs and Purple Star designation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hokecoschool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hokecountyschoolsboe
• Facebookfacebook.com/HokeCountySchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/j-w-turlington-school

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

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