Moore Montessori Community School

255 S. May Street
Southern Pines, NC 28387
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Moore Montessori Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Moore Montessori Community School's student population of 259 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

Moore Montessori Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moore Montessori Community School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1293 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(21-22)
40-49%
51%
50-59%
50%
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
12%
24%
White
61%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
11%
52%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moore Montessori Community School's ranking?
Moore Montessori Community School is ranked #1293 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Moore Montessori Community School?
259 students attend Moore Montessori Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Moore Montessori Community School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moore Montessori Community School?
Moore Montessori Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Moore Montessori Community School offer ?
Moore Montessori Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moore Montessori Community School part of?
Moore Montessori Community School is part of Moore Montessori Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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