For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 691 students in Wadesboro, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wadesboro, NC are Ansonville Elementary School, Wadesboro Primary and Wadesboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wadesboro, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wadesboro have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wadesboro, NC (2026)
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 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
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 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Wadesboro, North Carolina 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 Wadesboro, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wadesboro, NC include Ansonville Elementary School, Wadesboro Primary and Wadesboro Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wadesboro?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wadesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Wadesboro?
Wadesboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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