Best High Schools in Southern Pines, NC

Southern Pines, NC has 2 high schools with 3,659 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 Southern Pines score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Southern Pines 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

Best Middle Schools in Southern Pines, NC

Southern Pines, NC has 4 middle schools with 2,201 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 Southern Pines score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Southern Pines 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. 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

Best Elementary Schools in Southern Pines, NC

Southern Pines, NC has 7 elementary schools with 3,076 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 Southern Pines score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Southern Pines greatly exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Aberdeen Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students

7. Episcopal Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Episcopal Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Southern Pines, NC

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

Community Factors

Southern Pines, NC has a total population of 14,704 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Southern Pines, NC

9,745

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

53%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Southern Pines, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

25.27 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.49 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southern Pines, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,330 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Southern Pines, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations