For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,533 students in Southern Pines, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Southern Pines, NC is Pinecrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southern Pines, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Southern Pines have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Southern Pines, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pinecrest High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High 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: 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 high schools in Southern Pines, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Southern Pines, NC include Pinecrest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Southern Pines?
2 public high schools are located in Southern Pines.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Pines?
Southern Pines public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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