Excellent
#215 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 8% in state
Pinehurst Elementary
Elementary School · Moore County Schools · Pinehurst, NC
A Moore County Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Dundee Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374
- Math 92% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pinehurst Elementary score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pinehurst Elementary 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average337/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pinehurst), 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
$106,746
Median home value
$440,400
Median rent
$1,691/mo
College educated
63.4%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28374; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pines ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| The O'neal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Connect AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| West Pine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #4 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
Pinehurst Elementary is listed in Moore County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinehurst Elementary
Pinehurst Elementary is a public elementary school in Pinehurst, NC, part of Moore County Schools, serving approximately 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinehurst Elementary
What grades does Pinehurst Elementary serve?
Pinehurst Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pinehurst Elementary?
Pinehurst Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinehurst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinehurst Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinehurst Elementary rank in NC?
Pinehurst Elementary ranks #215 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pinehurst Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinehurst Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Pinehurst Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinehurst Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pinehurst Elementary a charter school?
No, Pinehurst Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinehurst Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pinehurst Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinehurst Elementary?
18.8% of students at Pinehurst Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Moore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (910) 295-6969
- Area population (ZIP 28374)
- 19,501
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 58.8
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 28374; 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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