Best Southern Pines Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,856 students in Southern Pines, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,054 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Southern Pines, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in Southern Pines, NC are Pinecrest High School, Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School and Moore Montessori Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Southern Pines, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Southern Pines have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).