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Best Public Schools in Pinehurst, NC


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School
584
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedPinehurst Elementary27th of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools
Biggest riser
Pinehurst Elementary up 16 spots statewide this year
Summary:

Pinehurst, North Carolina is home to a standout public elementary school, Pinehurst Elementary, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Moore County Schools district. This high-performing school consistently outranks both the district and state averages in academic achievement, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 27th out of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools.

Pinehurst Elementary boasts impressive academic metrics, with 3rd-grade math proficiency at 96.4% compared to 75.8% for the district and 64.1% for the state. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate is also exceptionally high at 92.7%, far surpassing the district's 73.8% and the state's 62%. These strong academic results are supported by a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2 and a free and reduced-price lunch rate of just 18.75%, suggesting the school has access to ample resources and a more advantaged student population.

The data indicates that Pinehurst Elementary is a standout institution in the Pinehurst area, providing an excellent education and consistently outperforming its peers. This high-performing school's consistent rankings and positive metrics make it a desirable option for families in the region, potentially contributing to increased competition for enrollment and higher property values in the surrounding neighborhoods.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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