The Academy of Moore County

Summary:

The Academy of Moore County is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in the area, with an enrollment of 479 students. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top 10% of elementary schools in North Carolina, maintaining a 5-star rating from School Digger and significantly outperforming state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels.

With a student-teacher ratio of 16.7, The Academy of Moore County offers smaller class sizes that may contribute to its academic success. In the 2024-2025 school year, 92.6% of 4th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 58.9%. This high performance is evident across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades in both mathematics and reading, indicating the school is effectively serving students at all elementary grade levels.

As a public charter school, The Academy of Moore County may have more flexibility and autonomy to implement effective educational practices, leading to its exceptional and consistent academic performance over the past three school years. The school's strong, sustainable educational model has earned it a top-tier statewide ranking, making it a standout choice for families in the area.

District Detail

12588 HWY 15-501 South
Aberdeen, NC 28315

(910) 757-0401

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: K-5
Students: 479

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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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 Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Total
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

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Moore County Schools	3.53 mi	25	58^th
Moore Montessori Community School	5.62 mi	1	46^th
Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss	9.87 mi	1
Hoke County Schools	10.24 mi	14	167^th
Scotland County Schools	15.01 mi	12	203^rd

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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.