Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Pines Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Pines Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southern Pines Elementary School's student population of 600 students has grown by 109% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southern Pines Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Pines Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1461 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
35%
24%
White
39%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Pines Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Pines Elementary School is ranked #1461 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Pines Elementary School often compared to?
Southern Pines Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southern Pines Elementary School?
600 students attend Southern Pines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Southern Pines Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Pines Elementary School?
Southern Pines Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Pines Elementary School offer ?
Southern Pines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Pines Elementary School part of?
Southern Pines Elementary School is part of Moore County Schools.
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