Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Wadesboro Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wadesboro Primary serves the southern part of Wadesboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 56.6 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wadesboro Primary's student population of 295 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wadesboro Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wadesboro Primary is 0.39, 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
#2450 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
77%
24%
White
10%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wadesboro Primary's ranking?
Wadesboro Primary is ranked #2450 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wadesboro Primary?
295 students attend Wadesboro Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Wadesboro Primary students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wadesboro Primary?
Wadesboro Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wadesboro Primary offer ?
Wadesboro Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wadesboro Primary part of?
Wadesboro Primary is part of Anson County Schools.
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