For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,980 students in Southern Pines, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,085 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Southern Pines, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Southern Pines, NC are Pinecrest High School, Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School and Moore Montessori Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southern Pines, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Southern Pines have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Southern Pines, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Voit Gilmore Lane
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6554
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6554
Grades: 9-12
| 2,221 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2953 Camp Easter Rd
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 722-4248
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 722-4248
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Moore Montessori Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 S. May Street
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 636-1325
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 636-1325
Grades: K-6
| 210 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 South Carlisle Street
Southern Pines, NC 28987
(910) 947-8077
Southern Pines, NC 28987
(910) 947-8077
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: n/an/a
Connect Academy
Magnet School
2953 Camp Easter Rd, Attn: Con
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 947-2976
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 947-2976
Grades: K-12
| 312 students
Southern Pines, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1250 W New York Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Southern Pines, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Southern Pines, NC include Pinecrest High School, Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School and Moore Montessori Community School.
How many public schools are located in Southern Pines?
5 public schools are located in Southern Pines.
What percentage of students in Southern Pines go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Southern Pines are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Pines?
Southern Pines public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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