The Academy of Moore County
Tel:
(910)757-0401
- The Academy of Moore County serves 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The Academy of Moore County placed in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%.
Top Placements
The Academy of Moore County places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- The Academy of Moore County's student population of 246 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 246 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The Academy of Moore County is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,538 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of The Academy of Moore County is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | 6% | 37% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 47% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 16% |
| Black | 15% | 26% |
| White | 66% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | The Academy Of Moore County School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to The Academy of Moore County is Pinecrest High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southern Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southern Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aberdeen Southern Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 684 students
0.6 miles
717 Johnson Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910)693-1550 0.6 6-8 684 - Southern Pines Pinecrest High School Grades: 9-12 | 2221 students
1.4 miles
250 Voit Gilmore Lane
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910)692-6554 1.4 9-12 2221 - Aberdeen Aberdeen Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 324 students
1.6 miles
503 Sandhills Blvd N
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910)944-1124 1.6 3-5 324 - Southern Pines Southern Pines Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 376 students
1.9 miles
255 S May St
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910)692-2357 1.9 3-5 376 - Southern Pines Southern Pines Primary Grades: PK-2 | 391 students
1.9 miles
1250 W New York Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910)692-8659 1.9 PK-2 391
School Reviews
| 5 Very military friendly. Teachers are fantastic. Staff is extremely caring. PTO is great and open to all suggestions. They are all about creating opportunities for family members. Every year the grades are improving more and more. - Posted by Parent - scunn |
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