Moore Montessori Community School vs Southern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 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
Southern Middle
Aberdeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
| Measure | Moore Montessori Community School Southern Pines, North Carolina | Southern Middle Aberdeen, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 1,457 | #371 of 469 |
| National rank | #34262 of 50,301 | #13760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 259 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Southern Pines | Aberdeen |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moore Montessori Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 20.1).
- •Southern Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.2).
- •Southern Middle is the larger school with 620 students compared with 259.
- •Moore Montessori Community School is a charter school while Southern Middle 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 Southern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Moore Montessori Community School ranks higher (36.6 vs 20.1 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 Southern Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Southern Pines and Aberdeen in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moore Montessori Community School: 259. Southern Middle: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moore Montessori Community School and Southern Middle rank in North Carolina?
Moore Montessori Community School is 600th of 1,457 and Southern Middle is 371st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).