J W Turlington School

www.hcs.k12.nc.us/turl/default.htm

26 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

J.W. Turlington School, located in Raeford, North Carolina, operates as a specialized educational institution under the Hoke County Schools district. Unlike traditional K-12 schools, it functions primarily as an alternative learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of students who may require a different academic setting than a standard high school. The school focuses on providing individualized instruction and support systems to help students overcome barriers to graduation, develop positive behavioral habits, and prepare for life after high school.

The school emphasizes a structured, supportive atmosphere that encourages student accountability and personal growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated staff, J.W. Turlington aims to re-engage students who have struggled in traditional classroom environments. Through its curriculum and programming, the school serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students—regardless of their academic history—have a dedicated path toward earning their diploma and transitioning successfully into the workforce or post-secondary education.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J W Turlington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	3
Black	13
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Black
13 (50.0%)
Two or More
6 (23.1%)
Hispanic
3 (11.5%)
White
2 (7.7%)
American Indian
2 (7.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hoke County Schools
Phone:	(910)875-2583
Website:	http://www.hcs.k12.nc.us/turl/default.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	26
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 1