District guide
Moore County Schools public schools
Parent-focused district context for Moore County, NC: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What Moore County Schools tells you before choosing a home
Moore County Schools is listed with 23 public schools and 13,008 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 13 primary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
23 district schools are associated with Moore County in the current file, about 88% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
13
5,653 reported students
5
2,695 reported students
4
4,348 reported students
1
312 reported students
Parent checks for Moore County Schools
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in Moore County Schools
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High Regular | High | 9–12 | Southern Pines | 2,221 | Profile |
| Union Pines High Regular | High | 9–12 | Cameron | 1,438 | Profile |
| West Pine Middle Regular | Middle | 6–8 | West End | 688 | Listed only |
| Aberdeen Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Aberdeen | 629 | Listed only |
| McDeeds Creek Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Southern Pines | 625 | Listed only |
| New Century Middle Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Cameron | 625 | Listed only |
| Pinehurst Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Pinehurst | 624 | Listed only |
| Southern Pines Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Southern Pines | 612 | Listed only |
| North Moore High Regular | High | 9–12 | Robbins | 593 | Listed only |
| Crain's Creek Middle Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Carthage | 592 | Listed only |
| Southern Middle Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Aberdeen | 576 | Listed only |
| Vass-Lakeview Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Vass | 460 | Listed only |
| West End Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | West End | 441 | Listed only |
| West Pine Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | West End | 395 | Listed only |
| Sandhills Farm Life Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Carthage | 394 | Listed only |
| Robbins Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Robbins | 390 | Listed only |
| Carthage Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Carthage | 332 | Listed only |
| Connect Academy Regular | Other | KG–12 | Southern Pines | 312 | Listed only |
| Westmoore Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–8 | Seagrove | 269 | Listed only |
| Highfalls Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–8 | Bennett | 256 | Listed only |
| Cameron Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Cameron | 226 | Listed only |
| Elise Middle Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Robbins | 214 | Listed only |
| The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney Alternative | High | 6–UG | Carthage | 96 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
Moore County Schools FAQ
What schools are included for Moore County Schools?
Moore County Schools includes 23 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 13 primary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 other schools.
Does this Moore County Schools page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with Moore County Schools or local assignment tools.
Is Moore County Schools ranked as the best district in Moore County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many Moore County Schools schools have detailed profiles?
2 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in Moore County Schools?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
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.