Can I use Moore County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Moore County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Moore County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Moore County?

Start with the 26 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Moore County Schools & Education

Name: Moore County, North Carolina Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Moore County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,053

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,969

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 40/100

State Score Position

#27

of 100 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Moore County

Measured School Summary

Moore County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.8%.

Funding Context

At $6,053 per pupil, Moore County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 20% above the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Moore County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

26 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #27 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.

Completion

93.8%

5.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,053

$916 below the state average

School coverage

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Moore County has 26 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Moore County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Moore County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 23 of 26 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#27

of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Moore County Schools

Elementary to high school visible

13,008 students

Elementary 13Middle 5High 4Other 1

23 listed schools in this county slice.

Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss

Other grade structure

809 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

The Academy of Moore County

Elementary school only in this slice

473 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

Moore Montessori Community School

Elementary school only in this slice

210 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Moore County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 23 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Moore County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Moore County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Moore County, North Carolina

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Thriving and Expanding School Network

Moore County supports 26 public schools that serve a large student body of 14,500 across four districts. The system is diverse, featuring 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 2 specialized campuses. This robust infrastructure caters to a wide range of academic and extracurricular needs.

Moore County Schools and Diverse Alternatives

Moore County Schools is the central pillar, serving 13,008 students across 23 schools. The county also features three charter schools, including the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance school which enrolls 809 students. These options provide families with specialized choices in arts and alternative pedagogy alongside traditional schooling.

Substantial Campuses in a Scenic Rural Setting

While 20 of the 26 schools are in rural locales, the average school size is a substantial 558 students. Pinecrest High is a major regional hub with 2,221 students, offering a large-school experience with diverse opportunities. The mix of town and rural schools allows families to choose the environment that best fits their lifestyle.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Moore County

Reported Enrollment

14,500

26 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

12% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary15

Middle5

High4

Other2

4 School Districts in Moore County

Moore County Schools

Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss

1 school

809 students

The Academy of Moore County

1 school

473 students

Moore Montessori Community School

1 school

210 students

26 Public Schools in Moore County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Moore County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Pinecrest High	Profile	Moore County Schools	Southern Pines, 28387Town: Distant	9–12	High	2,221
Union Pines High	Profile	Moore County Schools	Cameron, 28326Rural: Distant	9–12	High	1,438
STARS Charter	Record	Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss	Vass, 28394Rural: Fringe	KG–12	Charter	809
West Pine Middle	Record	Moore County Schools	West End, 27376Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	688
Aberdeen Elementary	Record	Moore County Schools	Aberdeen, 28315Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	629
McDeeds Creek Elementary	Record	Moore County Schools	Southern Pines, 28387Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	625
New Century Middle	Record	Moore County Schools	Cameron, 28326Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	625
Pinehurst Elementary	Record	Moore County Schools	Pinehurst, 28374Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	624
Southern Pines Elementary	Record	Moore County Schools	Southern Pines, 28987Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	612
North Moore High	Record	Moore County Schools	Robbins, 27325Rural: Remote	9–12	High	593
Crain's Creek Middle	Record	Moore County Schools	Carthage, 28327Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	592
Southern Middle	Record	Moore County Schools	Aberdeen, 28315Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	576
The Academy of Moore County	Record	The Academy of Moore County	Aberdeen, 28315Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Charter	473
Vass-Lakeview Elementary	Record	Moore County Schools	Vass, 28394Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	460
West End Elementary	Record	Moore County Schools	West End, 27376Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	441
West Pine Elementary	Record	Moore County Schools	West End, 27376Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	395
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary	Record	Moore County Schools	Carthage, 28327Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	394
Robbins Elementary	Record	Moore County Schools	Robbins, 27325Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	390
Carthage Elementary	Record	Moore County Schools	Carthage, 28327Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	332
Connect Academy	Record	Moore County Schools	Southern Pines, 28387Rural: Fringe	KG–12	Virtual	312

Pinecrest High

Moore County Schools

Southern Pines, 28387 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High2,221 students

Union Pines High

Moore County Schools

Cameron, 28326 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High1,438 students

STARS Charter

Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss

Vass, 28394 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–12Charter809 students

West Pine Middle

Moore County Schools

West End, 27376 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle688 students

Aberdeen Elementary

Moore County Schools

Aberdeen, 28315 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary629 students

McDeeds Creek Elementary

Moore County Schools

Southern Pines, 28387 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary625 students

New Century Middle

Moore County Schools

Cameron, 28326 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle625 students

Pinehurst Elementary

Moore County Schools

Pinehurst, 28374 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary624 students

Southern Pines Elementary

Moore County Schools

Southern Pines, 28987 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary612 students

North Moore High

Moore County Schools

Robbins, 27325 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High593 students

Crain's Creek Middle

Moore County Schools

Carthage, 28327 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle592 students

Southern Middle

Moore County Schools

Aberdeen, 28315 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle576 students

The Academy of Moore County

Aberdeen, 28315 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Charter473 students

Vass-Lakeview Elementary

Moore County Schools

Vass, 28394 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary460 students

West End Elementary

Moore County Schools

West End, 27376 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary441 students

West Pine Elementary

Moore County Schools

West End, 27376 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary395 students

Sandhills Farm Life Elementary

Moore County Schools

Carthage, 28327 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary394 students

Robbins Elementary

Moore County Schools

Robbins, 27325 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary390 students

Carthage Elementary

Moore County Schools

Carthage, 28327 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary332 students

Connect Academy

Moore County Schools

Southern Pines, 28387 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–12Virtual312 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,053

State avg $6,969

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which North Carolina counties have the highest graduation rates?

Jones County (97.0%), Pamlico County (95.7%), and Currituck County (95.0%) currently lead North Carolina among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in North Carolina?

Across North Carolina counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,969. The highest current county values are Hyde County ($10,356), Tyrrell County ($9,655), and Orange County ($8,629). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Moore County?

Moore County has a school score of 48/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Moore County?

The high school graduation rate in Moore County is 93.8%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Moore County spend per student?

Moore County spends $6,053 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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