Southern Pines Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Southern Pines, North Carolina 28987 · Moore County Schools
#773 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#38287 of 50,301 nationally
About Southern Pines Elementary
Southern Pines Elementary is a public elementary located in Southern Pines, in the Moore County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 600 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 773rd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (41th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 600.
There are 4 schools in Southern Pines; Southern Pines Elementary ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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 Southern Pines Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Southern Pines Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pinecrest High
Southern Pines · Public high · Grades 9–13
2,290 students · 1.8 km away
Moore Montessori Community School
Southern Pines · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
259 students · 2.4 km away
Southern Middle
Aberdeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students · 2.9 km away
Pinehurst Elementary
Pinehurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students · 5.0 km away
McDeeds Creek Elementary
Southern Pines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students · 5.2 km away
Aberdeen Elementary
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 5.8 km away
STARS Charter
Vass · Charter other · Grades K–12
885 students · 8.6 km away
The Academy of Moore County
Aberdeen · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
479 students · 9.4 km away
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students · 11 km away
West Pine Middle
West End · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
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Kenansville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
599 students
Merry Oaks International Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
Hornets Nest Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Sanford Creek Elementary
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599 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southern Pines Elementary a good school?
Southern Pines Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 30.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #773 of 1,457 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 Southern Pines Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Southern Pines Elementary ranks #773 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #38287 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southern Pines Elementary?
Southern Pines Elementary had 600 students in 2025.
Is Southern Pines Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Southern Pines Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southern Pines Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southern Pines Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.