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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Moore County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 11,804 students in Moore County, NC (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,966 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Moore County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Moore County, NC are The Academy Of Moore County, West End Elementary School and Stars Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moore County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Moore County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Moore County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Academy Of Moore County
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12588 Hwy 15-501 South
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 757-0401
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4483 Nc Hwy 211
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-6691
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Stars Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
140 Southern Dunes Dr
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Gr: K-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 Voit Gilmore Lane
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6554
Gr: 9-13 | 2,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2953 Camp Easter Rd
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 722-4248
Gr: K-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Dundee Road
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-6969
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
West Pine Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
144 Archie Road
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-1464
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2201 Farm Life Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 949-2501
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
North Moore High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1504 North Moore Rd
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 464-3105
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
West Pine Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
272 Archie Rd
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
312 Rockingham St
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Vass-lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
141 James Street
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 245-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Moore Montessori Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
255 S. May Street
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 636-1325
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Crain's Creek Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4631 Union Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Southern Pines Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
115 South Carlisle Street
Southern Pines, NC 28987
(910) 947-8077
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 Johnson Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Elise Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
180 W Elm St
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2421
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Farrell Parkway
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 947-8030
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
268 Rushwood Rd
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2411
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
The Community Learning Center Pinckney
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Pinckney Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Connect Academy
272 Archie Rd, Attn: Connect!a
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
Gr: K-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Moore Innovative High School
3395 Airport Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 507-7404

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Moore County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Moore County, NC include The Academy Of Moore County, West End Elementary School and Stars Charter.
How many public schools are located in Moore County?
21 public schools are located in Moore County.
What percentage of students in Moore County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Moore County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moore County?
Moore County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Moore County are often viewed compared to one another?

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