Best High Schools in Moore County, NC

Moore County, NC has 7 high schools with 5,388 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Moore County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Moore County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Union Pines High

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students

2. Pinecrest High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2221 Students

3. North Moore High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 593 Students

4. The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 13 • 96 Students

Best Middle Schools in Moore County, NC

Moore County, NC has 7 middle schools with 3,220 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Moore County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Moore County greatly exceed expectations.

1. West Pine Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students

2. New Century Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students

3. Crain's Creek Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 592 Students

4. Southern Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students

5. Elise Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Moore County, NC

Moore County, NC has 16 elementary schools with 6,313 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Moore County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Moore County greatly exceed expectations.

1. The Academy Of Moore County

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

The Academy Of Moore County • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students

2. West End Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students

3. Pinehurst Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students

4. Mcdeeds Creek Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students

5. Highfalls Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 256 Students

6. West Pine Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students

7. Vass-lakeview Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

8. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students

9. Moore Montessori Community School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore Montessori Community School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 210 Students

10. Southern Pines Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Moore County, NC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Moore County, NC has a total population of 99,727 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Moore County, NC

16,042

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Moore County, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

12.96 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Moore County, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Moore County, NC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,168 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Moore County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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