- McDeeds Creek Elementary — Grades K–5 · 707 students
- Aberdeen Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 675 students
- Southern Pines Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 600 students
- Pinehurst Elementary — Grades K–5 · 584 students
- Vass-Lakeview Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 511 students
- West End Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 413 students
- West Pine Elementary — Grades K–5 · 383 students
- Sandhills Farm Life Elementary — Grades K–5 · 379 students
- Robbins Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 378 students
- Carthage Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 350 students
- Cameron Elementary — Grades K–5 · 215 students
- West Pine Middle — Grades 6–8 · 717 students
- Southern Middle — Grades 6–8 · 620 students
- New Century Middle — Grades 6–8 · 602 students
- Crain's Creek Middle — Grades 6–8 · 481 students
- Elise Middle — Grades 6–8 · 192 students
- Pinecrest High — Grades 9 · 2,290 students
- Union Pines High — Grades 9–12 · 1,462 students
- North Moore High — Grades 9–12 · 605 students
- Highfalls Elementary — Grades K–8 · 293 students
- Connect Academy — Grades K–12 · 283 students
- Westmoore Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 268 students
- The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney — Grades 6–12 · 77 students
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| Metric | Moore County Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 23 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,300/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Moore County Schools
Families searching for schools in Moore, North Carolina (ZIP 28387) are zoned to Moore County Schools. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of North Carolina districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 1 school, covering Pre-K – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Moore County Schools runs approximately $10,300 annually, placing it near the North Carolina state average of approximately $10,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Moore County Schools is a small, community-focused district with 1 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Moore County Schools 6 out of 10 — average among North Carolina public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Moore County Schools falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 28387
Children in zip code 28387 are assigned to Moore County Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 28387, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Moore County Schools at (910)947-2976 or visit www.ncmcs.org. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — North Carolina districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Moore
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Moore County Schools serves zip code 28387, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 28387 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In North Carolina, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Moore County Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 28387.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Moore County Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 28387 data.