Best Public Schools in Pinehurst, NC

Summary:

The city of Pinehurst, North Carolina is home to a single standout public elementary school, Pinehurst Elementary, which serves grades K-5 and has a total enrollment of 624 students. This school consistently outperforms the Moore County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic performance, with 93.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 69.5% for the district and 62.7% for the state.

Pinehurst Elementary has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 162nd out of 1,514 North Carolina elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 43rd out of 1,505 in 2023-2024, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population is predominantly White (77.88%) but also has a diverse representation of other racial groups, including African American (4.81%), Hispanic (6.25%), Asian (2.72%), and students of two or more races (8.01%). Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (18.75%), indicating a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Overall, Pinehurst Elementary is a highly successful and well-rounded elementary school that is delivering exceptional educational outcomes for its students. The school's strong academic performance, diverse student population, and efficient resource allocation make it a standout institution in the Pinehurst, North Carolina educational landscape.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinehurst Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Dundee Road	Pinehurst	28374	Moore County	Moore County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 295-6969	624	39	15.8	18.8%	486 (77.9%)	30 (4.8%)	39 (6.3%)	17 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (8.0%)	95.5	43^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	97.1%		91.7	93^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	93.8%	50	93.6	77.4	90.3	79.8	81.7	81.6	93.2	$8,340	$531	$7,809

Cities Near Pinehurst

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Southern Pines	1.47 mi	5	126^th
Aberdeen	2.71 mi	3	170^th
West End	4.9 mi	4	34^th
Carthage	7.52 mi	4	229^th
Vass	7.6 mi	2	62^nd

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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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