Summary:
The city of Southern Pines, North Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this area demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like McDeeds Creek Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others like Southern Pines Elementary face challenges in student achievement.
McDeeds Creek Elementary is a shining example, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting exceptional test scores, particularly in mathematics, where 90.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in 2024-2025, far surpassing the district and state averages. In contrast, Southern Pines Elementary has the highest rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 99.49%, and its academic performance lags behind the other schools in the area.
As the only high school in the data set, Pinecrest High stands out for its consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a graduation rate of 87.7%, which is higher than the state average. The inclusion of Moore Montessori Community School, a public charter elementary, provides an interesting comparison, as it outperforms the state average in many areas, though not quite reaching the level of McDeeds Creek Elementary.
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