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.
Overall District Rank
#260 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,184
$11,354
Spending / Student
$12,892
$11,785
Best Anson County Schools School District Public Schools (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
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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