2019 Best Schools in Moore CountyAbout this List

The O'Neal School

• Private School
• Southern Pines, NC
• PK, K-12
• 53

Parent: There isn't a better school in the area. The O'Neal School provides a friendly and supportive environment for students and parents in addition to a rigorous academic program, good athletics, and a vibrant arts program. Unlike the public or even local private schools, the O'Neal School students are enriched with art and music classes from Pre-K through 12th Grade. Small classes with committed and supportive teachers encourage active participation, enabling students to become confident amongst their peers. The school offers many fun clubs as well as academic clubs: Science Olympiad, Battle of the Books, Math Counts, Debate and Speech, etc. Everyone goes on to college. Great school!
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• A+

• 463 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Academy of Moore County

• Public School
• Aberdeen, NC
• K-5
• 8

Parent: Love this school! Teachers are awesome and very attentive to the students. Good communication throughout the entire faculty.
Read 8 Reviews

• A

• 246 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School (STARS)

• Public School
• Vass, NC
• K-8
• 1

Parent: Small school environment allows teachers to really get to know each student. Great parent involvement. The arts programs there are outstanding.
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• A-

• 405 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Pine Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• K-5

• A-

• 563 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Pine Middle School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• 6-8
• 2

• A-

• 814 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinehurst Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• K-5
• 2

Alum: Pinehurst Elementary is one of the best elementary Schools in Moore county and I strongly encourage that you send your child here. When I attended the school, the students were very strongly connected and I experienced no bullying, the teachers are very understanding and helpful (shout out to Ms. McNeil). Overall, I believe that if you are moving any where in Moore county, move to Pinehurst and send your child here.
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• A-

• 532 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New Century Middle School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• 6-8

• B+

• 587 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West End Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 448 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• K-5

• B+

• 667 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinecrest High School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 299

Senior: Attending Pinecrest was surely an experience that my classmates and I will remember. Yes, things could have been better in a hundred ways, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. All of my teachers made an effort to be a part of their students' lives, they actually cared. Not only that, but they continuously challenged us. They would teacher more than the curriculum asked for so we were way above prepared for any test. The student body was pretty amazing as well. There are no cliques, no stereotypes. This was a friendly environment that encourages participation everywhere. I know countless people who were in sports, music, and multiple clubs. The academic rigor is stimulating enough, but it also allows for extracurriculars. The school spirit was spectacular ad well! Games for sports at home and away always had the bleachers full of supporting students and parents. I thoroughly enjoyed being taught here, especially since everyone is crazy friendly.
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• B+

• 2,221 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Southern Pines Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• 3-5

• B+

• 376 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carthage Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• PK, K-5

• B

• 389 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Union Pines High School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 190

Senior: Out of the four years of being at Union Pines High school, I have really enjoyed the Theater Arts Program. Without the theater program, I probably wouldn't have made it through high school. It was my escape place where I can be myself and really meet new friends and to open up to my teacher and for her to become a huge role model in my life especially in the field that I want to go into which is Acting, it really inspired me to become a better but also a diverse person. The things that I would like to see change is the adminstravives being alittle more involved in the activities and clubs.
Read 190 Reviews

• B

• 1,355 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Highfalls Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• K-8

• B

• 273 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vass-Lakeview Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• PK, K-5

• B

• 651 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Moore High School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 71

Senior: I came to North Moore as a Freshman by choice, leaving from a private school. I did not know anyone before coming here and was starting with a whole new experience. One of my most memorable times was when I was playing in a travel Softball tournament and broke my ankle. I had to have surgery and had to be on crutches for six weeks. Everyone at school was so helpful during this trying time for me. Over the last four years I have made so many friends. Our school is a small school , which had the advantage that everyone knew everyone else and we took care of each other. Staff didn’t mind helping all of the students to succeed in whatever they did. Also if there were any problems at school they were taken care of very quickly to keep everyone safe. North Moore has helped make my high school days A great experience.
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• B

• 630 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westmoore Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• K-8

• B-

• 338 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cameron Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• K-5
• 1

Niche User: This school is amazing. From the teachers to the other students everyone is honestly the best. All of the teachers are looking out for the kids and there is a ton of parent involvement in the school!
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• B-

• 251 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Elise Middle School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• 6-8

• B-

• 194 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Southern Middle School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• 6-8
• 1

• B-

• 684 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crain's Creek Middle School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• 6-8

• B-

• 411 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robbins Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• PK, K-5

• C+

• 488 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Aberdeen Elementary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• 3-5

• C

• 324 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Aberdeen Primary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• PK, K-2

• B

• 333 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Southern Pines Primary School

• Moore County Schools, NC
• PK, K-2

• B

• 391 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio