Anson High School is a public co-educational secondary school located in Wadesboro, North Carolina. It is one of four high schools in the Anson County Schools system.
Serving 705 students in grades 9-12, Anson High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Anson High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Wadesboro, NC, covering approximately 537.1 square miles. Families typically find that the drive to the school takes about 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 13.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anson High School's student population of 705 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anson High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2442 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
Showing 2004–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Bearcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anson High School's ranking?
Anson High School is ranked #2442 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Anson High School often compared to?
Anson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anson Co. Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anson High School?
The graduation rate of Anson High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Anson High School?
705 students attend Anson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Anson High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anson High School?
Anson High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anson High School offer ?
Anson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anson High School part of?
Anson High School is part of Anson County Schools.
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