Moncure School

600 Moncure School Road
Moncure, NC 27559
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Moncure School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moncure School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Moncure School's student population of 213 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Moncure School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moncure School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#827 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Moncure School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moncure School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moncure School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Moncure School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Moncure School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Moncure School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Moncure School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Moncure School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Moncure School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Moncure School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Moncure School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Moncure School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Moncure School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Moncure School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Moncure School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moncure School's ranking?
Moncure School is ranked #827 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Moncure School often compared to?
Moncure Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Moncure School?
213 students attend Moncure School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Moncure School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moncure School?
Moncure School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Moncure School offer ?
Moncure School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Moncure School part of?
Moncure School is part of Chatham County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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