For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,290 students in Southern Pines, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Southern Pines, NC is Pinecrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southern Pines, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Southern Pines have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Southern Pines, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pinecrest High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Southern Pines, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-13 | 2,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Southern Pines, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1250 W New York Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Southern Pines, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Southern Pines, NC include Pinecrest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Southern Pines?
1 public high schools are located in Southern Pines.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Pines?
Southern Pines public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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