Schools in Southern Pines, North Carolina (2025)
4 schools · 3,856 students · 3 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 707.
Southern Pines, in North Carolina, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,856 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 high; by sector 3 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Southern Pines's schools is 707, above the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is McDeeds Creek Elementary (62.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Pinecrest High (58.3, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Moore Montessori Community School (36.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Pinecrest High (2,290 students), McDeeds Creek Elementary (707 students), Southern Pines Elementary (600 students).
Ranked schools in Southern Pines
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 163McDeeds Creek ElementarySouthern Pines · Public Elementary21.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 707 students
- 258Pinecrest HighSouthern Pines · Public High57% Math proficiency · 2,290 students
- 337Moore Montessori Community SchoolSouthern Pines · Charter Elementary– · 259 students
- 430Southern Pines ElementarySouthern Pines · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 600 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McDeeds Creek Elementary Southern Pines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62.7 Top 50% | 21.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 707 |
| 2 | Pinecrest High Southern Pines · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 58.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 2,290 |
| 3 | Moore Montessori Community School Southern Pines · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 36.6 Lower 50% | – | 259 |
| 4 | Southern Pines Elementary Southern Pines · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.4 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Southern Pines?
McDeeds Creek Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Southern Pines with a Success Index (US) of 62.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Southern Pines?
Southern Pines has 4 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) educating 3,856 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Southern Pines?
The median Enrollment across schools in Southern Pines is 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.