High Schools in Moore County Schools

The Moore County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 4 high schools serving grades 9-12. These schools vary in size, academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, providing parents with a range of educational options.

Pinecrest High stands out as the largest and top-performing school in the district, with consistently high test scores and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate. In contrast, The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney is the smallest and lowest-performing school, with significantly lower test scores and the highest free/reduced lunch rate, despite having the highest spending per student.

The racial composition of the schools also varies, with Pinecrest High and Union Pines High having a majority white student population, while North Moore High has a higher Hispanic population. The student-teacher ratio also seems to play a role in academic performance, with North Moore High having the lowest ratio and the best performance among the lower-performing schools.