For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,576 students in Anson County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anson County, NC are Ansonville Elementary School, Peachland-polkton Elementary School and Lilesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anson County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Anson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ansonville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9104 Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Gr: K-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Peachland-polkton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9633 Hwy 74 W
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Lilesville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Camden Street
Lilesville, NC 28091
(704) 848-4975
Lilesville, NC 28091
(704) 848-4975
Gr: K-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Morven Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6715 Hwy 52 S
Morven, NC 28119
(704) 851-9306
Morven, NC 28119
(704) 851-9306
Gr: K-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Wadesboro Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1542 Hwy 52 S
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Gr: K-3 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Wadesboro Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Camden Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Gr: 4-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Anson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anson Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
118 N. Ashe Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 74%
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Anson County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anson County, NC include Ansonville Elementary School, Peachland-polkton Elementary School and Lilesville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anson County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Anson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anson County?
Anson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Anson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Anson County include: Peachland-polkton Elementary School vs. Ansonville Elementary School, Ansonville Elementary School vs. Peachland-polkton Elementary School
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