For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,298 students in Moore, SC.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moore have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Moore, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5960 Reidville Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Grades: PK-4
| 812 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson Mill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Moore, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Moore, SC include River Ridge Elementary School, Anderson Mill Elementary School and R. P. Dawkins Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moore?
3 public elementary schools are located in Moore.
What is the racial composition of students in Moore?
Moore public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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