For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,368 students in 28387, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,085 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 28387, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28387, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 28387 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28387, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28387, NC Public Schools (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: 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
28387, 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 28387, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28387, NC include Pinecrest High School, Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School and Moore Montessori Community School.
How many public schools are located in 28387?
4 public schools are located in 28387.
What percentage of students in 28387 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 28387 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28387?
28387 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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