Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Pines Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Pines Elementary School's student population of 611 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern Pines Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Pines Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1224 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
38%
25%
White
44%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Pines Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Pines Elementary School is ranked #1224 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Pines Elementary School often compared to?
Southern Pines Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Southern Pines Elementary School?
611 students attend Southern Pines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Southern Pines Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Pines Elementary School?
Southern Pines Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Pines Elementary School offer ?
Southern Pines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southern Pines Elementary School part of?
Southern Pines Elementary School is part of Moore County Schools School District.
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