Best Schools in Moore County, NC
Moore County, NC has 36 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 20 elementary) serving 17,333 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Moore County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Moore County, NC
The top high schools in Moore County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Pines High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
2. Pinecrest High
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 2221 Students
3. Chatham Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
4. North Moore High
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 593 Students
5. The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Middle Schools in Moore County, NC
The top middle schools in Moore County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Pine Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
2. New Century Middle
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
3. Southern Middle
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
4. Crain's Creek Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 592 Students
5. Elise Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
6. East Middle
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Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Moore County, NC
The top elementary schools in Moore County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinehurst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students
2. West End Elementary
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
3. Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
4. The Academy Of Moore County
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The Academy Of Moore County • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
5. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
6. West Pine Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
7. Vass-lakeview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
8. Westmoore Elementary
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 269 Students
9. Carthage Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
10. Highfalls Elementary
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 256 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
15.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Moore County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Moore County, NC
How many schools are in Moore County, NC?
Moore County, NC has 36 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 17,333 students in total.
How do schools in Moore County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Moore County score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Moore County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Moore County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Moore County
9 places in Moore County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Southern Pines (4)
- Cameron (3)
- Carthage (3)
- Robbins (3)
- West End (3)
- Aberdeen (2)
- Vass (2)
- Pinehurst (1)
- Seagrove (1)
School districts (1)
- Moore County Schools (22 schools)