For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,721 students in Aberdeen, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aberdeen, NC are The Academy Of Moore County, Southern Middle School and Aberdeen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aberdeen, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Aberdeen, NC (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.
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: #33.
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
Aberdeen, North Carolina 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Aberdeen, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aberdeen, NC include The Academy Of Moore County, Southern Middle School and Aberdeen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aberdeen?
3 public elementary schools are located in Aberdeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Aberdeen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Aberdeen include: Aberdeen Elementary School vs. The Academy Of Moore County
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