Middle Schools in Moore County Schools

The Moore County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 5 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. The schools in this district exhibit a range of performance levels, with West Pine Middle and New Century Middle standing out as the top performers, while Elise Middle lags behind.

West Pine Middle is the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in North Carolina with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly higher than the Moore County Schools district and state averages, with 72.9% of 6th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to 67.4% for the district and 54.3% for the state. New Century Middle has also maintained a strong 4-star rating, with test scores above the district and state averages.

In contrast, Elise Middle appears to be the weakest performer, consistently ranking in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools with a 1-star or 2-star rating. Its test scores, particularly in Reading, are significantly lower than the district and state averages. The data also reveals that the schools with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students, such as Elise Middle, tend to have lower overall performance, highlighting the importance of addressing equity and access issues in the district.