Very Good
#720 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 27% in state
Westmoore Elementary
Elementary School · Moore County Schools · Seagrove, NC
A Moore County Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2159 NC Hwy 705, Seagrove, NC 27341
- Math 57% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westmoore Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
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 Westmoore 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
$55,938
Median home value
$155,300
Median rent
$741/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Moore County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 358 | Compare → |
| Highfalls ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | Not available | 274 | Compare → |
| Mcdeeds Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | Not available | 660 | Compare → |
| Pinehurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | Not available | 608 | 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.
Moore County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Westmoore Elementary is listed in Moore County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westmoore Elementary
Westmoore Elementary is a public elementary school in Seagrove, NC, part of Moore County Schools, serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westmoore Elementary
What grades does Westmoore Elementary serve?
Westmoore Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Westmoore Elementary?
Westmoore Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmoore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmoore Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westmoore Elementary rank in NC?
Westmoore Elementary ranks #720 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Westmoore Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westmoore Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Westmoore Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westmoore Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westmoore Elementary a charter school?
No, Westmoore Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westmoore Elementary a Title I school?
No, Westmoore Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westmoore Elementary?
98.8% of students at Westmoore 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Moore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (910) 464-3401
- Area population (ZIP 27341)
- 4,201
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 27341; 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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