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Pinecrest High School vs. North Moore High School

Should you attend Pinecrest High School or North Moore High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pinecrest High School
250 Voit Gilmore Lane
Southern Pines, NC 28387
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
North Moore High School
1504 North Moore Rd
Robbins, NC 27325
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Pinecrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

North Moore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,310 students in grades 9-12, Pinecrest High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 613 students in grades 9-12, North Moore High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,310 students
613 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pinecrest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Moore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pinecrest High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Moore High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pinecrest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Moore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moore County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Moore High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moore County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#244 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
#741 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pinecrest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Moore High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinecrest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Moore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinecrest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Moore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinecrest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Moore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pinecrest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Moore High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pinecrest High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Moore High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
626
166
Grade 10 Students
633
150
Grade 11 Students
531
152
Grade 12 Students
520
145

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pinecrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pinecrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pinecrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pinecrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
60%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pinecrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pinecrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pinecrest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pinecrest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pinecrest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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