Southern Pines Primary serves 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
44%
25%
White
38%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southern Pines Primary?
277 students attend Southern Pines Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Southern Pines Primary students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Southern Pines Primary offer ?
Southern Pines Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Pines Primary part of?
Southern Pines Primary is part of Moore County Schools.
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