Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Peachland-polkton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Peachland-Polkton Elementary serves the western part of its school district in Peachland, NC, covering an area of approximately 143.9 square miles. Most families live about 10-15 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and some living as far as 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peachland-polkton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Peachland-polkton Elementary School's student population of 473 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peachland-polkton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peachland-polkton Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#665 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)70-74%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
33%
24%
White
43%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peachland-polkton Elementary School's ranking?
Peachland-polkton Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Peachland-polkton Elementary School often compared to?
Peachland-polkton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ansonville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Peachland-polkton Elementary School?
473 students attend Peachland-polkton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Peachland-polkton Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 18% 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 Peachland-polkton Elementary School?
Peachland-polkton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peachland-polkton Elementary School offer ?
Peachland-polkton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peachland-polkton Elementary School part of?
Peachland-polkton Elementary School is part of Anson County Schools.
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