For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 259 students in Southern Pines, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Southern Pines, NC is 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Southern Pines have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Southern Pines, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 middle schools in Southern Pines, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Southern Pines, NC include Moore Montessori Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Southern Pines?
1 public middle schools are located in Southern Pines.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Pines?
Southern Pines public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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