For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,811 students in 28170, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 28170, NC are Ansonville Elementary School, Anson Middle School and Anson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28170 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28170, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28170, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 Us Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Grades: 7-8
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Anson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-3
| 276 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 4-6
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anson Axis
Alternative School
118 E Ashe Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(919) 807-3300
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
28170, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anson Academy (Closed 2023)
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 28170, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28170, NC include Ansonville Elementary School, Anson Middle School and Anson High School.
How many public schools are located in 28170?
6 public schools are located in 28170.
What is the racial composition of students in 28170?
28170 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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