For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,204 students in 28387, NC (there are , serving 1,054 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 28387, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28387, NC are Pinecrest High School, Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School and Moore Montessori Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28387 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28387, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28387, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Voit Gilmore Lane
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6554
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6554
Gr: 9-12 | 2,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2953 Camp Easter Rd
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 722-4248
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 722-4248
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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-7 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
28387, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1250 W New York Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28387, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28387, NC include Pinecrest High School, Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School and Moore Montessori Community School.
How many public schools are located in 28387?
3 public schools are located in 28387.
What percentage of students in 28387 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 28387 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28387?
28387 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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