Pinecrest High

Moore County Schools
250 Voit Gilmore Lane
Southern Pines, NC 28387
2,221 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pinecrest High School, located in Southern Pines, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Moore County Schools district. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, catering to a large and active student body. As a pillar of the local community, Pinecrest places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of rigorous college-preparatory coursework, career and technical education, and advanced placement options.

Beyond the classroom, Pinecrest High is well-regarded for its robust athletic programs and a wide variety of student organizations, including arts, service clubs, and academic honor societies. These programs are designed to foster school spirit, leadership, and personal development among students. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and well-rounded extracurricular involvement, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages students to excel and engage meaningfully with their community.
2,221
Total Students
101.5
Full-Time Teachers
21.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,345 (60.6 %)
  • Black
    373 (16.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    293 (13.2 %)
  • Two or More
    142 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    44 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    23 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Moore County Schools
Phone: (910)692-6554
Website: http://www.ncmcs.org/pchs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 101.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 764
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 641
Grade 10 605
Grade 11 486
Grade 12 489
Gender Ratio