Moore County Schools School District

5277 Hwy 15-501 S
Carthage, NC 28327
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Moore County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,990 students in Moore County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Moore County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
23 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
12,990 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
815 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Moore County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#115 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Moore County Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moore County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moore County Schools  School District 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.
69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Moore County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Moore County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
70 Students
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
134 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,104 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
21%
# Black Students
1,676 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
13%
25%
# White Students
8,011 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
62%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
977 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
101
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
892
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
898
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
956
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
920
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
907
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
943
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
955
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
962
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
939
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,215
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,215
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,068
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,019
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,219 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,031 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Moore County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$130 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart displays total spending of Moore County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,219
$11,187
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Moore County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,031
$11,612
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Moore County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Moore County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4483 Nc Hwy 211
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-6691
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Pinecrest High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 Voit Gilmore Lane
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6554
Grades: 9-12
| 2,310 students
Rank: #33.
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2953 Camp Easter Rd
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 722-4248
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: #44.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Dundee Road
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-6969
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #55.
Union Pines High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1981 Union Church Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,409 students
Rank: #66.
West Pine Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
144 Archie Road
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-1464
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Highfalls Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1220 Nc Hwy 22
Bennett, NC 27208
(910) 464-3600
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1313.
New Century Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1577 Union Church Road
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1616.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 Johnson Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1717.
Westmoore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2159 Nc Hwy 705
Seagrove, NC 27341
(910) 464-3401
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1818.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2636 Nc Hwy 24 27
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-7814
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #1919.
Elise Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
180 W Elm St
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2421
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
Rank: #2020.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Farrell Parkway
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 947-8030
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #2121.
Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
268 Rushwood Rd
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2411
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #2222.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Connect Academy
272 Archie Rd, Attn: Connect!a
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
Grades: K-12
| 302 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Moore County Schools School District?
Moore County Schools School District manages 23 public schools serving 12,990 students.
What is the rank of Moore County Schools School District?
Moore County Schools School District is ranked #112 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moore County Schools School District?
62% of Moore County Schools School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% 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 Moore County Schools School District?
Moore County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Moore County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,031 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 12,990 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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