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Best Schools in Pinehurst, NC
Pinehurst, NC has 13 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,965 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Pinehurst greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pinehurst, NC
The top high schools in Pinehurst, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 2221 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pinehurst, NC
The top middle schools in Pinehurst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Pine Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
2. New Century Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
3. Southern Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
4. Crain's Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 592 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pinehurst, NC
The top elementary schools in Pinehurst, 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. Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
3. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
4. West Pine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
5. Southern Pines Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
6. Aberdeen Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pinehurst, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pinehurst, NC has a total population of 20,277 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pinehurst, 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 Pinehurst, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pinehurst, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pinehurst, 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 Pinehurst, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pinehurst, NC
How many schools are in Pinehurst, NC?
Pinehurst, NC has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,965 students in total.
How do schools in Pinehurst perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Pinehurst score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Pinehurst greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pinehurst?
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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- Projected: 59%
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Every school in Pinehurst
1 of 1 schools in Pinehurst carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Pinehurst. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.