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Best Public Schools in Aberdeen, NC

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Coming soon: This year's test scores are expected from the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction any day now — new rankings will follow the moment they're released!

At a glance

Schools

1,774

Students

Districts

5-star school

Top rankedThe Academy of Moore County130^th of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Aberdeen Elementary up 228 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Aberdeen, North Carolina is home to three schools: two elementary schools (Aberdeen Elementary and The Academy of Moore County) and one middle school (Southern Middle). Based on the available data, The Academy of Moore County, a public charter school, stands out as the top performer in the area, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state.

The Academy of Moore County boasts impressive academic achievements, with 79.3% of 3rd graders, 92.6% of 4th graders, and 74.6% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in math, significantly outpacing the state averages. Reading proficiency is also high, with 61% of 3rd graders, 83.8% of 4th graders, and 87.3% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. In contrast, Aberdeen Elementary appears to be the weakest performer, with test scores consistently below the district and state averages.

The data also reveals notable differences in student-teacher ratios and per-student spending among the schools. The Academy of Moore County has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.7, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Aberdeen Elementary spends $11,336 per student, while Southern Middle spends $9,266 per student. These differences in resource allocation may also play a role in the schools' varying levels of success.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)						EOG Reading (2025)						EOG Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Academy of Moore County	Public, Charter	K-5	12588 HWY 15-501 South	Aberdeen	28315	Moore County	The Academy of Moore County	Yes	No	No	No	(910) 757-0401	479	29	16.5		332 (69.3%)	25 (5.2%)	54 (11.3%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (11.7%)	88.5	130^th of 1490 public elementary schools	91.3%		92.5	79^th of 1505 public elementary schools	94.8%	51	79.3	92.6	74.6				61.0	83.8	87.3				76.2
Aberdeen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	525 Farrell Parkway	Aberdeen	28315	Moore County	Moore County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 947-8030	675	41	16.3	98.2%	224 (33.2%)	199 (29.5%)	146 (21.6%)	12 (1.8%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (12.4%)	25.6	1166^th of 1490 public elementary schools	21.7%		12.6	1394^th of 1505 public elementary schools	7.4%	228	42.0	36.4	52.0				37.0	40.0	49.5				47.6		$11,336	$1,569	$9,768
Southern Middle	Public	6-8	717 Johnson Street	Aberdeen	28315	Moore County	Moore County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 693-1550	620	39	15.8	98.9%	301 (48.5%)	140 (22.6%)	100 (16.1%)	11 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (10.5%)	58.5	293^rd of 773 public middle schools	62.1%		64.9	250^th of 793 public middle schools	68.5%	43				50.0	55.1	40.9				61.0	61.8	63.2		61.7	$9,266	$896	$8,370

Cities Near Aberdeen

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Southern Pines	2.5 mi	5	98^th
Pinehurst	4.33 mi	2	3^rd
Vass	7.01 mi	2	20^th
West End	8.06 mi	4	82^nd
Carthage	9.09 mi	4	231^st

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.