For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,804 students in Moore County, NC (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,739 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Moore County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Moore County, NC are The Academy Of Moore County, West End Elementary School and Stars Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moore County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Moore County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Moore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Academy Of Moore County
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12588 Hwy 15-501 South
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 757-0401
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 757-0401
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4483 Nc Hwy 211
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-6691
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-6691
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Stars Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Southern Dunes Dr
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Grades: K-12
| 886 students
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Voit Gilmore Lane
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6554
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6554
Grades: 9-12
| 2,310 students
Rank: #55.
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2953 Camp Easter Rd
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 722-4248
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 722-4248
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: #66.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dundee Road
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-6969
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-6969
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #77.
West Pine Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Archie Road
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-1464
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-1464
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #88.
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Farm Life Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 949-2501
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 949-2501
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #99.
North Moore High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1504 North Moore Rd
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 464-3105
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 464-3105
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
Rank: #1010.
West Pine Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
272 Archie Rd
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Rockingham St
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1212.
Vass-lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
141 James Street
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 245-3444
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 245-3444
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1313.
Moore Montessori Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 S. May Street
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 636-1325
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 636-1325
Grades: K-7
| 234 students
Rank: #1414.
Crain's Creek Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4631 Union Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #1515.
Southern Pines Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 South Carlisle Street
Southern Pines, NC 28987
(910) 947-8077
Southern Pines, NC 28987
(910) 947-8077
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1616.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Johnson Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1717.
Elise Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 W Elm St
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2421
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2421
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
Rank: #1818.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Farrell Parkway
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 947-8030
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 947-8030
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #1919.
Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
268 Rushwood Rd
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2411
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2411
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #2020.
The Community Learning Center Pinckney
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pinckney Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
272 Archie Rd, Attn: Connect!a
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
Grades: K-12
| 302 students
Moore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Keyser St
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 944-1523
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 944-1523
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
143 Douglas St
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-5610
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-5610
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Samarkand Manor School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3600 Samarcand Rd
Eagle Springs, NC 27242
(910) 673-3756
Eagle Springs, NC 27242
(910) 673-3756
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1250 W New York Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Moore County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Moore County, NC include The Academy Of Moore County, West End Elementary School and Stars Charter.
How many public schools are located in Moore County?
21 public schools are located in Moore County.
What percentage of students in Moore County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Moore County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moore County?
Moore County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Moore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Moore County include: Southern Middle School vs. West Pine Middle School, West Pine Elementary School vs. Pinehurst Elementary School, West Pine Middle School vs. Southern Middle School
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