Education continues to be one of the leading contributors to growth and success for Moore county residents. From public to private, from faith based to learning centers, the evolving nature of educational choices available in the county reflects the area’s growing and diverse population.
 
The Moore County Schools offer K – 12 instructions for approximately 12,000 students. The comprehensive curriculum includes targeted programs like, workforce development of special needs, gifted students, art education, and the advanced placement courses in all three high schools.   For more information regarding the Moore County Schools we invite you to visit www.mcs.k12.nc.us.

On both the public and private fronts along with the post secondary education scene, Moore County is home to a variety of schools. Charter, faith-based, private, preschool, and learning centers provide quality education for the county’s children and young adults as well as working and retired citizens. The importance of education and the commitment to learning excellence are top priorities for Moore County.

Sandhills Community College was chartered in 1963, providing higher quality educational opportunities for more than 12,000 students last year.  SCC was the first to offer a college transfer degree with Associates in Arts, Fine Arts, General Education or Science. SCC offers 41 technical, certificate, and diploma programs. In addition Sandhills Community College offers 6 bachelor degree programs through partnerships with St. Andrews Presbyterian College and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.  To learn more about higher education in Moore County visit www.sandhills.edu, www.sapc.edu, www.uncp.edu.

Moore County is conveniently located only an hour’s drive to several universities and colleges, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, Duke University, Meredith College, Campbell University, Fayetteville State University, and Methodist College.  

To assist you with your educational needs we encourage you to visit the Moore County Chamber of Commerce Business Directory.