Pinecrest High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Southern Pines, North Carolina 28387 · Moore County Schools
#137 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#6242 of 16,910 nationally
About Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High is a public high located in Southern Pines, in the Moore County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–13. In 2025 it enrolled 2,290 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 137th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,290.
There are 4 schools in Southern Pines; Pinecrest High ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pinecrest High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pinecrest High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southern Pines Elementary
Southern Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students · 1.8 km away
Pinehurst Elementary
Pinehurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students · 3.2 km away
Southern Middle
Aberdeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students · 3.4 km away
Moore Montessori Community School
Southern Pines · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
259 students · 4.3 km away
Aberdeen Elementary
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 5.4 km away
McDeeds Creek Elementary
Southern Pines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students · 6.1 km away
West Pine Middle
West End · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students · 9.7 km away
West Pine Elementary
West End · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students · 9.7 km away
Connect Academy
West End · Public other · Grades K–12
283 students · 9.7 km away
STARS Charter
Vass · Charter other · Grades K–12
885 students · 9.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pinecrest High a good school?
Pinecrest High has a Success Index (US) of 58.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #137 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pinecrest High rank in North Carolina?
Pinecrest High ranks #137 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #6242 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pinecrest High?
Pinecrest High had 2,290 students in 2025.
Is Pinecrest High a elementary school or a high school?
Pinecrest High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–13. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pinecrest High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pinecrest High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.