Pinecrest High School

Pinecrest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
250 Voit Gilmore Rd,  Southern Pines, NC
Moore County Schools
3.7
3.4
2,310 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Stephanie Phillips
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
107
Full Time Teachers
107
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
62.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
60.6%
Black
16.8%
Hispanic
13.2%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 470 Students
North Carolina State University 444 Students
Appalachian State University 320 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 319 Students
East Carolina University 220 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 217 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 216 Students
Duke University 156 Students
Western Carolina University 154 Students
Sandhills Community College 154 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 145 Students
Business 137 Students
Psychology 125 Students
Nursing 121 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Chemistry 57 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 42 Students
Pre-Law Studies 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 362 Reviews
3.0 Senior
7/10/2025
This is a very overcrowded school, there are far too many students for the available space and amount of teachers. It is also not a very "safe space" the way schools are supposed to be.
4.0 Parent
4/14/2025
Only 1 school year at this school. I My daughter has enjoyed most of it. All teachers are nice but some are really hard to discuss challenges with assignments.
4.0 Alum
2/7/2025
Pinecrest is one of the better school options for Moore County. The school is very involved in athletics and takes care of the athletes. The school makes sure that athletes put their education first by having a minimum grade requirement in classes and some coaches even offer/encourage study time within the team.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/15/2025
I have a senior and a graduate from Pinecrest. They both had positive experiences. The graduate is now working on a master’s degree.
5.0 other
5/4/2024
Great learning experiences, great teachers, very safe
4.0 student
5/17/2022
Everything here is good, I will not fight that fact. But it's the actual administration that makes no sense. The teachers teach well, and everything there makes sense. Let's give an example. The councilors. They aren't there to help us. They are here so that if something goes wrong, no one could bla...
2.0 student
2/3/2022
Overall the school is great the teacher are kind and caring but it's the kids I get bullied and talked about constantly there no good on the no bullying policy.

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Pinecrest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Southern Pines, NC, in the Southern Pines neighborhood, and is served by the Moore County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,310 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Pinecrest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $507,579. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Christian School, Southern Middle School, Moore Montessori Community School, and more. Learn more about what Southern Pines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pinecrest High School.

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