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Moore County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
22
Schools
12,696
Students
$11,884
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
42.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
90.4%
Graduation Rate
+3.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Moore County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 12,696 students across 22 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,884 is below the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crain's Creek Middle06–08592
Elise Middle06–08214
New Century Middle06–08625
Southern Middle06–08576
West Pine Middle06–08688
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
North Moore High09–12593
Pinecrest High09–122,221
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney06–1396
Union Pines High09–121,438
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,884-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
24%
State
57.1%
Local (property tax)
23.6%
Federal
19.2%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
12,696
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.4%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.4% graduation rate — 3.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,884, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Moore County Schools?
Moore County Schools has 22 public schools, serving a total of 12,696 students.
What is the graduation rate for Moore County Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Moore County Schools spend per student?
Moore County Schools spends $11,884 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Moore County Schools?
43% of students in Moore County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Moore County Schools?
No, Moore County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Moore County Schools serve?
Moore County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Moore County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Moore County Schools is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.