Very Good
#918 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 35% in state
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
Elementary School · Moore County Schools · Carthage, NC
A Moore County Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2201 Farm Life Rd, Carthage, NC 28327
- Math 78% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandhills Farm Life Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
29.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sandhills Farm Life 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average448/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,850
Median home value
$299,500
Median rent
$1,362/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28327; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhills Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| The O'neal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Moore County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is listed in Moore County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is a public elementary school in Carthage, NC, part of Moore County Schools, serving approximately 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #918 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
What grades does Sandhills Farm Life Elementary serve?
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandhills Farm Life Elementary rank in NC?
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary ranks #918 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Sandhills Farm Life Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandhills Farm Life Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandhills Farm Life Elementary a charter school?
No, Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandhills Farm Life Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sandhills Farm Life Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandhills Farm Life Elementary?
29.4% of students at Sandhills Farm Life 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
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Moore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (910) 949-2501
- Area population (ZIP 28327)
- 18,984
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 28327; 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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