Summary:
Pinehurst, North Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, Pinehurst Elementary, serving grades K-5 within the Moore County Schools district; the city is part of the sandhills region of North Carolina, known for its golf courses and family-friendly atmosphere. With 584 students, this is the only school included in the data, so the focus is entirely on how it compares to its district and the state.
Pinehurst Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, achieving a 5-star rating for three consecutive years. Its state rank ranged from 27th to 57th out of roughly 1,500 schools, putting it in the 96th–98th percentile. On 2025-2026 EOG tests, proficiency rates were dramatically higher than district and state averages in every subject and grade level. For example, 5th-grade science proficiency was 90.7% compared with the district's 71.1% and the state's 67.7%. Math proficiency across 3rd-5th grades ranged from 86% to 89.7%, while reading ranged from 74.4% to 86.8%. The school's closest comparison is to Moore County Schools, which itself ranks in the 74th percentile of districts with a 4-star rating, but Pinehurst Elementary clearly stands out as a high achiever.
One of the most striking findings is the school's 7.0% chronic absenteeism rate, far below the district's 19.3% and the state's 24.2%. Only about 19% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively economically advantaged population. While reading scores are strong, math and science are especially impressive. One point to watch: 3rd-grade math and reading proficiency dipped about 7 points between the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, though they still remain well above state averages. For parents, this means Pinehurst Elementary offers a highly supportive, academically rigorous environment, particularly in STEM subjects, but supporting early reading and keeping attendance strong will help maintain its excellent record.
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