Best Moore Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,199 students in Moore, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Moore, SC are River Ridge Elementary School, Anderson Mill Elementary School and R. P. Dawkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moore, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Moore have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Moore, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5960 Reidville Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Anderson Mill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1845 Old Anderson Mill Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-6539
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
R. P. Dawkins Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 East Blackstock Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-8088
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
R. D. Anderson Applied Technology Center
Vocational School
1151 Center Point Drive
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-5020
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Moore, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Moore, SC include River Ridge Elementary School, Anderson Mill Elementary School and R. P. Dawkins Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Moore?
4 public schools are located in Moore.
What is the racial composition of students in Moore?
Moore public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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