Moore Montessori Community School vs Pinecrest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moore Montessori Community School
Southern Pines · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
259 students
Pinecrest High
Southern Pines · Public high · Grades 9–13
2,290 students
| Measure | Moore Montessori Community School Southern Pines, North Carolina | Pinecrest High Southern Pines, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 1,457 | #137 of 528 |
| National rank | #34262 of 50,301 | #6242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 259 | 2,290 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 2,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Southern Pines | Southern Pines |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 36.6).
- •Moore Montessori Community School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 27.9).
- •Pinecrest High is the larger school with 2,290 students compared with 259.
- •Moore Montessori Community School is a charter school while Pinecrest High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Moore Montessori Community School better than Pinecrest High?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest High ranks higher (58.3 vs 36.6 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 Moore Montessori Community School and Pinecrest High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Southern Pines and Southern Pines in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moore Montessori Community School: 259. Pinecrest High: 2,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moore Montessori Community School and Pinecrest High rank in North Carolina?
Moore Montessori Community School is 600th of 1,457 and Pinecrest High is 137th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).