Moore Country Schools consists of twenty-two public schools, including eight K-5 schools, two K-8 schools, two K-2 schools, two 3-5 schools, four 6-8 schools, three high schools and one technical/alternative school. The county also has one year-round elementary school. Moore Country services 11,399 students and has nearly 1,630 employees. They are located throughout Pinehurst, Southern Pines and the surrounding areas.
Moore Country Schools offer a comprehensive curriculum k-12 that includes workforce development, programs for special needs and gifted students and arts education. In addition to Advanced Placement courses at all three high schools, Pinecrest High School offers the International Baccalaureate Program. The district's students have consistently met or exceeded growth expectations in the state's "ABC" accountability program. In addition, the district's 2002 SAT average of 1044 exceeded the national average by 24 points.
Charter Schools
In addition to public schools there are two publicly funded schools independent of the public school system.
The Academy of Moore County
This school is a tuition-free school of choice serving grades 6-8 following the North Carolina course of study.
STARS - Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School
Serving grades K-5, the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School is recognized as one of the thirty-five A+ schools in North Carolina. STARS is a tuition-free public school of choice offering an integrated arts curriculum which encourages the artistic potential of its students.
Private Schools
The area has a varied of selection of church and independent schools that offer private education programs. This includes The O'Neal School, a college preparatory school dedicated to the development of academic excellence which is located in Pinehurst.
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