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Best Moore County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 8,881 students in Moore County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moore County, NC are The Academy Of Moore County, West End Elementary School and Stars Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moore County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moore County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Moore County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Academy Of Moore County
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12588 Hwy 15-501 South
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 757-0401
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4483 Nc Hwy 211
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-6691
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Stars Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
140 Southern Dunes Dr
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Gr: K-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2953 Camp Easter Rd
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 722-4248
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Dundee Road
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-6969
Gr: K-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
West Pine Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
144 Archie Road
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-1464
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2201 Farm Life Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 949-2501
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
West Pine Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
272 Archie Rd
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
312 Rockingham St
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Vass-lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
141 James Street
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 245-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Moore Montessori Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
255 S. May Street
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 636-1325
Gr: K-7 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Crain's Creek Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4631 Union Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Southern Pines Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
115 South Carlisle Street
Southern Pines, NC 28987
(910) 947-8077
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 Johnson Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Elise Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
180 W Elm St
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2421
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Farrell Parkway
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 947-8030
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
268 Rushwood Rd
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2411
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
The Community Learning Center Pinckney
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Pinckney Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Connect Academy
272 Archie Rd, Attn: Connect!a
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
Gr: K-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Moore County, NC

Moore County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aberdeen Primary (Closed 2023)
310 Keyser St
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 944-1523
Gr: PK-2
Academy Heights Elementary School (Closed 2013)
143 Douglas St
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-5610
Gr: K-5
Samarkand Manor School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3600 Samarcand Rd
Eagle Springs, NC 27242
(910) 673-3756
Gr: 6-12
Southern Pines Primary (Closed 2023)
1250 W New York Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Moore County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moore County, NC include The Academy Of Moore County, West End Elementary School and Stars Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moore County?
19 public elementary schools are located in Moore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moore County?
Moore County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Moore County are often viewed compared to one another?

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