- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Southern Pines, NC
Pinecrest High
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370309001321
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Southern Pines · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest High has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Southern Pines, NC.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309001321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
Pinecrest High held near 2,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+89 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 106.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+89 students YoY 370309001321 · Southern Pines, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,290 enr · 22.7:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Pines High (1,462 students)
Pinecrest High held near 2,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+89 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 106.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pinecrest High
2,290 students
- Union Pines Hi
Union Pines High
1,462 students
- West Pine Midd 717
West Pine Middle
717 students
- Mcdeeds Creek 707
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
707 students
- Aberdeen Eleme 675
Aberdeen Elementary
675 students
- Southern Middl 620
Southern Middle
620 students
What this shows Pinecrest High reports 2,290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest High compares
Pinecrest High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 52% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,290 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,290
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
African American 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Pinecrest High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moore County Schools reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinecrest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Pines High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Pine Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest High
How many students attend Pinecrest High?
Pinecrest High has 2,290 students enrolled. It is a high school in Southern Pines, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,221 (2022-23) → 2,310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+89).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest High is 22.7:1, which is 44% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest High?
32.0% of students at Pinecrest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest High?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest High is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Southern Pines, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest High?
Pinecrest High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinecrest High rank among public schools in Southern Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Southern Pines, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Southern Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Moore County Schools?
Besides Pinecrest High, Moore County Schools also operates Union Pines High (1,462 students), West Pine Middle (717 students), and Mcdeeds Creek Elementary (707 students). See the Moore County Schools district page for the complete list.