Moore County Schools School District
School District · Carthage, North Carolina
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
23
13 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,374
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
23
13 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,374
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Moore County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Moore County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
Southern Pines · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West End Elementary
West End · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Highfalls Elementary
Bennett · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#15 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,374
$1,738 vs North Carolina median
District size
12,990 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Moore County Schools ranks #15 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Moore County Schools's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mcdeeds Creek Elementary (9.0/10), West End Elementary (8.9/10), and Highfalls Elementary (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Moore County Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Moore County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | West End Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Highfalls Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Pinehurst Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Carthage Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Vass-lakeview Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Westmoore Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Union Pines High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | West Pine Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | New Century Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Moore County Schools
Moore County Schools is a Carthage, North Carolina school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 12,990 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $11,374 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Moore County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mcdeeds Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Moore County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 55.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Moore County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Moore County Schools with test data.
Schools in Moore County Schools
23 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Carthage
- Total Enrollment
- 12,990
- Teachers (FTE)
- 817
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Moore County Schools?
Moore County Schools has 23 schools in total — 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Moore County Schools?
The average composite rating for Moore County Schools is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Moore County Schools?
Moore County Schools spends $11,374 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Moore County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Moore County Schools is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Moore County Schools?
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Moore County Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Moore County Schools?
Across schools in Moore County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Moore County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Moore County Schools has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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