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#1254 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 47% in state
Southern Pines Elementary
Elementary School · Moore County Schools · Southern Pines, NC
A Moore County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 South Carlisle Street, Southern Pines, NC 28987
- Math 61% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Pines Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southern Pines 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,422/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Moore Montessori Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–7 | 1.5 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Pinehurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| The O'neal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 489 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #16 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
Southern Pines Elementary is listed in Moore County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Pines Elementary
Southern Pines Elementary is a public elementary school in Southern Pines, NC, part of Moore County Schools, serving approximately 590 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,254 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Pines Elementary
What grades does Southern Pines Elementary serve?
Southern Pines Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southern Pines Elementary?
Southern Pines Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Pines Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Pines Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Pines Elementary rank in NC?
Southern Pines Elementary ranks #1,254 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southern Pines Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Pines Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Southern Pines Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Pines Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Pines Elementary a charter school?
No, Southern Pines Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Pines Elementary a Title I school?
No, Southern Pines Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Pines Elementary?
99.5% of students at Southern Pines 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Moore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (910) 947-8077
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.
- 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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