Excellent
#349 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 13% in state
The Academy of Moore County
Elementary School · The Academy of Moore County · Aberdeen, NC
A charter elementary school in Aberdeen, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
12588 HWY 15-501 South, Aberdeen, NC 28315
- Math 82% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Academy of Moore County score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 80% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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).
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Where The Academy of Moore County 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,543/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aberdeen), 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
$73,079
Median home value
$279,700
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 635 | 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.
The Academy of Moore County
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,017NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Academy of Moore County is listed in The Academy of Moore County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Academy of Moore County
The Academy of Moore County is a public elementary school in Aberdeen, NC, part of The Academy of Moore County, serving approximately 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Academy of Moore County
What grades does The Academy of Moore County serve?
The Academy of Moore County serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend The Academy of Moore County?
The Academy of Moore County has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Moore County?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Moore County is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Academy of Moore County rank in NC?
The Academy of Moore County ranks #349 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is The Academy of Moore County's MySchoolScout rating?
The Academy of Moore County has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 The Academy of Moore County?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Academy of Moore County has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Academy of Moore County a charter school?
Yes, The Academy of Moore County is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Academy of Moore County a Title I school?
No, The Academy of Moore County is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Moore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (910) 757-0401
- Area population (ZIP 28315)
- 14,143
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 28315; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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