Anson Co. Early College High School

177 Ledbetter Street
Polkton, NC 28135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 206 students in grades 9-13, Anson Co. Early College High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Anson Co. Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Anson Co. Early College High School's student population of 206 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

Anson Co. Early College High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anson Co. Early College High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#798 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
40-59%
51%
70-79%
50%
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
39%
25%
White
44%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anson Co. Early College High School's ranking?
Anson Co. Early College High School is ranked #798 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Anson Co. Early College High School often compared to?
Anson Co. Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anson Co. Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Anson Co. Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Anson Co. Early College High School?
206 students attend Anson Co. Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Anson Co. Early College High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anson Co. Early College High School?
Anson Co. Early College High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anson Co. Early College High School offer ?
Anson Co. Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anson Co. Early College High School part of?
Anson Co. Early College High School is part of Anson County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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