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Best Schools in Southern Pines, NC
Southern Pines, NC has 14 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,026 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Southern Pines greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southern Pines, NC
The top high schools in Southern Pines, 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 Southern Pines, NC
The top middle schools in Southern Pines, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
3. Southern Middle
SchoolGrade
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 Southern Pines, NC
The top elementary schools in Southern Pines, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
2. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
3. West Pine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
4. Moore Montessori Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore Montessori Community School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 210 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students
7. Episcopal Day School
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
25.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Southern Pines, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southern Pines, NC
How many schools are in Southern Pines, NC?
Southern Pines, NC has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,026 students in total.
How do schools in Southern Pines perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Southern Pines score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Southern Pines greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southern Pines?
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: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Southern Pines
5 of 5 schools in Southern Pines carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 4
All 5 public schools we grade in Southern Pines. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.