Anson County Schools School District

320 Camden Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,902 students in Anson County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Anson County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
2,902 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Anson County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NC)
#260 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Anson County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anson County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anson County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Anson County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
9 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
206 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
20%
# Black Students
1,623 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
56%
25%
# White Students
901 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
31%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
130 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
243
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
215
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
233
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
246
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
258
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
218
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
209
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,184 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,892 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart display total revenue of Anson County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$37 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart display total spending of Anson County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,184
$11,354
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Anson County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,892
$11,785
This chart display average spending per public school student in Anson County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Anson County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anson Co. Early College High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
177 Ledbetter Street
Polkton, NC 28135
(704) 272-5396
Grades: 9-13
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Ansonville Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9104 Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Grades: K-5
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Peachland-polkton Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9633 Hwy 74 W
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Lilesville Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Camden Street
Lilesville, NC 28091
(704) 848-4975
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Anson Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
832 Us Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #66.
Anson High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Morven Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6715 Hwy 52 S
Morven, NC 28119
(704) 851-9306
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
Rank: #88.
Wadesboro Primary
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1542 Hwy 52 S
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Grades: K-3
| 268 students
Rank: #99.
Wadesboro Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Camden Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Grades: 4-5
| 141 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anson County Schools School District?
Anson County Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,902 students.
What is the rank of Anson County Schools School District?
Anson County Schools School District is ranked #265 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Anson County Schools School District?
56% of Anson County Schools School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anson County Schools School District?
Anson County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Anson County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,892 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-13
  • Enrollment: 2,902 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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