For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,298 students in Moore, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Moore, SC are River Ridge Elementary School, Anderson Mill Elementary School and R. P. Dawkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moore, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Moore have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Moore, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5960 Reidville Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Gr: PK-4 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Anderson Mill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1845 Old Anderson Mill Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-6539
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-6539
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
R. P. Dawkins Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 East Blackstock Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-8088
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-8088
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
R. D. Anderson Applied Technology Center
Vocational School
1151 Center Point Drive
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-5020
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-5020
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Moore, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Moore, SC include River Ridge Elementary School, Anderson Mill Elementary School and R. P. Dawkins Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Moore?
4 public schools are located in Moore.
What is the racial composition of students in Moore?
Moore public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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