For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,457 students in Moore County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Moore County, NC are Stars Charter, West Pine Middle School and Moore Montessori Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moore County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Moore County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Moore County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stars Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Southern Dunes Dr
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Gr: K-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
West Pine Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Archie Road
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-1464
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-1464
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Moore Montessori Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 S. May Street
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 636-1325
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 636-1325
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Crain's Creek Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4631 Union Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Johnson Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Elise Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 W Elm St
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2421
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2421
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
The Community Learning Center Pinckney
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pinckney Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
272 Archie Rd, Attn: Connect!a
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
Gr: K-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Moore County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Moore County, NC include Stars Charter, West Pine Middle School and Moore Montessori Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Moore County?
8 public middle schools are located in Moore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moore County?
Moore County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Moore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Moore County include: Southern Middle School vs. West Pine Middle School, West Pine Middle School vs. Southern Middle School, Crain's Creek Middle School vs. Southern Middle School
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