Summary:
Zip code 28374 in Pinehurst, North Carolina is served by a single elementary school, Pinehurst Elementary, which spans grades K–5 and enrolls 584 students within Moore County Schools.
Pinehurst Elementary is a true standout, ranking in the top 4% of North Carolina elementary schools for three straight years and reaching as high as 27th out of 1,490 schools (98th percentile) in 2024–2025. Its performance towers over both district and state averages. Across all EOG subjects in 2025–2026, the school posted an average of 85.3% proficiency, versus 68.1% for Moore County Schools and 61.0% statewide. Math and science are exceptional: 3rd-grade math hit 89.4%, 5th-grade math 89.7%, and 5th-grade science 90.7% in 2025–2026. Reading is relatively the weakest subject, but 3rd-grade reading at 74.4% still clears the district by more than 11 points and the state by nearly 19 points. The school’s chronic absenteeism rate is just 7.0%, less than one-third of the state’s 24.2%, and its student body qualifies for free/reduced-price lunch at only 18.66%, reflecting an economically advantaged population.
While scores cooled slightly between 2024–2025 and 2025–2026—for example, 3rd-grade math dipped from 96.4% to 89.4%, and 3rd-grade reading from 80.9% to 74.4%—4th-grade reading improved from 81.5% to 86.8%. Even with the dip, Pinehurst Elementary remains firmly in the top 4% of schools statewide, far above its already strong district. For parents searching in 28374, this school combines elite STEM outcomes, robust reading scores, and excellent attendance, making it an exceptional choice for elementary education in the Pinehurst area.
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