For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,902 students in Anson County, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Anson County, NC are Anson Co. Early College High School, Ansonville Elementary School and Peachland-polkton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anson County, NC public schools 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). Schools in Anson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Anson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anson Co. Early College High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
177 Ledbetter Street
Polkton, NC 28135
(704) 272-5396
Polkton, NC 28135
(704) 272-5396
Grades: 9-13
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Ansonville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9104 Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Grades: K-5
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Peachland-polkton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9633 Hwy 74 W
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Lilesville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Camden Street
Lilesville, NC 28091
(704) 848-4975
Lilesville, NC 28091
(704) 848-4975
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 Us Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #66.
Anson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Morven Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6715 Hwy 52 S
Morven, NC 28119
(704) 851-9306
Morven, NC 28119
(704) 851-9306
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
Rank: #88.
Wadesboro Primary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1542 Hwy 52 S
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Grades: K-3
| 268 students
Rank: #99.
Wadesboro Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Camden Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Grades: 4-5
| 141 students
Anson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anson Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
118 N. Ashe Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Anson County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Anson County, NC include Anson Co. Early College High School, Ansonville Elementary School and Peachland-polkton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Anson County, NC?
9 public schools are located in Anson County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Anson County, NC?
Anson County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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