Southern Middle School
Aberdeen, NC 28315
Phone: (910) 693-1550
Fax: (910) 693-1544
District: Moore County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 635 students
Southern Middle School, a public school located in Aberdeen, NC, serves grades 6-8 in the Moore County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Southern Middle School is a public school located in Aberdeen, NC. 635 students attend Southern Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
Posted: October 6, 2025
Im very concerned about how this school is handling behavior and student safety. My daughter no longer feels safe or comfortable in class because disruptive and bullying behavior is often ignored. Its clear that teachers are hesitant to address certain students actions, and that hesitation seems to stem from fear of being labeled as racist since most of the teachers are white and many of the students causing issues are Black.
This has created an environment where inappropriate behavior is tolerated, and students who want to learn are the ones who suffer. No teacher should feel afraid to enforce rules fairly, and no student should feel unsafe or distracted because the classroom is out of control.I hope the faculty address these issues soon.
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Posted: January 13, 2024
Student was having a medical episode inwhich the office staff told them to walk it off and just breathe. They tried to force her up to walk she fainted. She came back too. Luckily another student had the kids moms number and called them to let them know. They were trying to force student back to class when the mom called and came and got them. She was out a week
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Posted: January 13, 2024
My child was on homebound the teachers didn't send assignments they handed out in class to her home bound teacher. Even the homebound teacher was very upset with how my child was being treated. Nothing happened to the teachers. My child ended up having to teacher herself.
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Posted: May 18, 2023
Amzing school frfr but i hate the grass color so I give it none WUUWUWUWU.
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Posted: May 27, 2022
My name is Ciara, I was a student here. The full three years. Do. Not. Send. Your. Kids. Here.
Posted: May 27, 2022
Posted: May 23, 2022
I have two children who have gone through SMS and I couldnt be happier with their time there. We had the choice to attend another middle school when the area was redistricted and chose SMS and are very happy that we chose to stay. Their communication with parents is great, the staff are wonderful and attentive to any concerns or questions, the teachers all have a great relationship with the students and the wide variety of extra curricular activities are great for everyone.
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Southern Middle School has provided excellent in class instruction and after school activities available for kids with a variety of interests. We have been incredibly happy here after being transferred during a recent re-zoning that moved us from West Pine Elementary School. The teachers are attentive and responsive, and the administration communicates well and proactively.
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Posted: April 7, 2018
Some actually do well leading/ helping others. However, most take that leadership away and controls the class(es) forcefully.
Posted: April 7, 2018
I love all my teachers. However, since my dream is to be a Cardiologist, I dont think I can use Shakespheres poems to help someone..
Posted: April 7, 2018
I havent seen much bullying. Which is pretty good, but dont take my word for it. I can be insulted, but I dont know all the students viewpoints.
Posted: April 7, 2018
I would say above average, but I would think there are schools way better that ours. But, the sub-main reason that I love playing Orchestra, since I play viola, I can have a more broad interest in the arts. However, I think some dont care about their grades and disregard their futures..
Posted: April 7, 2018
We get homework if one subject is critical to learn.
Posted: April 7, 2018
Many teachers are very nice. The reason behind that teachers are mean is that the students do not follow their directions multiple times.
Posted: October 25, 2017
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Posted: October 25, 2017
The kids at the school makes fun of my kids race. My daughter comes home crying which is not okay and we just move here.
Posted: October 25, 2017
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Posted: October 25, 2017
The teachers are very nice and teaches very well. The students at that school is the problem, some are very disrespectful.
Posted: February 5, 2014
2013 End of Grade scores are as follows for this school: only 41.3% passed Reading exam and only 24.2% students passed Math exam. For both Reading and Math of middle school students, only about 40% passed in North Carolina. 27% of teachers have college degrees in this school and NC is ranked 49th in teacher pay. The library is clean and organized-great staff too. There are a couple of nice teachers and there is a new principal. Disruptive students seem to rule the school though. If you can read this, you must have received an education in a different state.
Posted: August 24, 2011
I had two kids go through this school and they had a wonderful experience. The teachers and staff are dedicated to providing a great learning experience. They also have a lot of parental involvement through volunteering. I love this school.
Posted: August 13, 2011
The school is very nice. It is clean and comfortable during the summers because of the central air that many schools do not have in other states. Making the classrooms a good learning environment. Overall the school has an excelent curriculum and extra activities that enhance the learning experience. But, i have one complaints, the first being that some students take advantage of the teachers and disrupt class over and over and do not get punished.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinehurst | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pinehurst | NC | 3.9 mi | |
| 2 | Blue Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 6.6 mi | |
| 3 | Whispering Winds | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 7.1 mi | |
| 4 | Arrowhead | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 7.1 mi | |
| 5 | Princess Gate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 7.6 mi | |
| 6 | Queens Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 7.6 mi | |
| 7 | Vass Southern Pines | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vass | NC | 9.8 mi | |
| 8 | Deercoft Community and Golf Club | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Wagram | NC | 13.6 mi | |
| 9 | Woodlake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vass | NC | 13.9 mi | |
| 10 | Carolina Seasons | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cameron | NC | 20 mi | |
| 11 | Scotts Mill at Treyburn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 20.9 mi | |
| 12 | Cliffdale West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 21.6 mi | |
| 13 | Trappers Run | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Raeford | NC | 22 mi | |
| 14 | Forest Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cameron | NC | 23.2 mi | |
| 15 | Sunset Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sanford | NC | 24.5 mi | |
| 16 | The Preserve At Grand Oaks | Apartment Complex | Fayetteville | NC | 24.6 mi | |
| 17 | The Summit | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sanford | NC | 24.7 mi | |
| 18 | Surrey Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 24.9 mi | |
| 19 | Deerfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 25.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Pines | Southern Pines | NC | 2.5 mi | |
| 2 | Pinehurst | Pinehurst | NC | 3.9 mi | |
| 3 | Whispering Pines | Whispering Pines | NC | 7.7 mi | |
| 4 | West End | West End | NC | 9.8 mi | |
| 5 | Vass | Vass | NC | 10.8 mi | |
| 6 | Carthage | Carthage | NC | 13.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Camp Mackall | 9 mi. |
| Fort Bragg | 15.6 mi. |
| Pope Field | 24.3 mi. |
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