Aberdeen Elementary vs Pinecrest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aberdeen Elementary
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
Pinecrest High
Southern Pines · Public high · Grades 9–13
2,290 students
| Measure | Aberdeen Elementary Aberdeen, North Carolina | Pinecrest High Southern Pines, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1335 of 1,457 | #137 of 528 |
| National rank | #47940 of 50,301 | #6242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 675 | 2,290 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 2,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| city | Aberdeen | Southern Pines |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 14.3).
- •Pinecrest High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Pinecrest High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •Pinecrest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 98.2%).
- •Aberdeen Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 27.9).
- •Pinecrest High is the larger school with 2,290 students compared with 675.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aberdeen Elementary better than Pinecrest High?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest High ranks higher (58.3 vs 14.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aberdeen Elementary and Pinecrest High?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Southern Pines in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aberdeen Elementary: 675. Pinecrest High: 2,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aberdeen Elementary and Pinecrest High rank in North Carolina?
Aberdeen Elementary is 1335th of 1,457 and Pinecrest High is 137th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).