For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,187 students in Moore County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Moore County, NC are Stars Charter, Pinecrest High School and North Moore High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moore County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Moore County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Moore County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Moore High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Moore County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stars Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Southern Dunes Dr
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Gr: K-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Pinecrest High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Voit Gilmore Lane
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6554
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6554
Gr: 9-12 | 2,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
North Moore High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1504 North Moore Rd
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 464-3105
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 464-3105
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
The Community Learning Center Pinckney
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pinckney Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
272 Archie Rd, Attn: Connect!a
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
Gr: K-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Moore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
143 Douglas St
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-5610
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-5610
Gr: K-5
Samarkand Manor School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3600 Samarcand Rd
Eagle Springs, NC 27242
(910) 673-3756
Eagle Springs, NC 27242
(910) 673-3756
Gr: 6-12
1250 W New York Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Moore County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Moore County, NC include Stars Charter, Pinecrest High School and North Moore High School.
How many public high schools are located in Moore County?
5 public high schools are located in Moore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moore County?
Moore County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Moore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Moore County include: North Moore High School vs. Pinecrest High School, The Community Learning Center Pinckney vs. North Moore High School
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