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#1047 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 40% in state
Pinecrest High
High School · Moore County Schools · Southern Pines, NC
A Moore County Schools high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 Voit Gilmore Lane, Southern Pines, NC 28387
- Math 70% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pinecrest High score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pinecrest High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,422/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southern Pines), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,587
Median home value
$366,600
Median rent
$1,137/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28387; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The O'neal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Sandhills Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Connect AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 302 | Compare → |
| North Moore HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 613 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Moore County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #14 of 22
- District spending per student
- $11,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinecrest High is listed in Moore County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High is a public high school in Southern Pines, NC, part of Moore County Schools, serving approximately 2,310 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,047 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Pinecrest High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinecrest High
What grades does Pinecrest High serve?
Pinecrest High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pinecrest High?
Pinecrest High has an enrollment of approximately 2,310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest High is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinecrest High rank in NC?
Pinecrest High ranks #1,047 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pinecrest High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinecrest High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pinecrest High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinecrest High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pinecrest High a charter school?
No, Pinecrest High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinecrest High a Title I school?
No, Pinecrest High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinecrest High?
35.2% of students at Pinecrest High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Moore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (910) 692-6554
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28387)
- 15,643
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28387; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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