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Anson County Schools School District

School District · Wadesboro, North Carolina

Students: 2,912
Teachers (FTE): 205

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

2,912

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#77 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,070

+$2,958 vs North Carolina median

District size

2,912 students

Smaller than North Carolina median

The short answer

Anson County Schools ranks #77 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Anson County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lilesville Elementary (8.0/10), Wadesboro Primary (7.1/10), and Wadesboro Elementary (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Wadesboro Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +13.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Anson County Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Anson County Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Lilesville Elementary8.0 / 10
2Wadesboro Primary7.1 / 10
3Wadesboro Elementary6.4 / 10
4Anson Co. Early College High6.1 / 10
5Anson High School5.8 / 10
6Anson Middle5.6 / 10
7Peachland-Polkton Elem5.0 / 10
8Ansonville Elementary5.0 / 10
9Morven Elementary4.9 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Anson County Schools

Anson County Schools is a Wadesboro, North Carolina school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 2,912 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $16,070 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Anson County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lilesville Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Anson County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 39.7%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Anson County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency41.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency39.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Anson County Schools with test data.

District Details

State
North Carolina
City
Wadesboro
Total Enrollment
2,912
Teachers (FTE)
205
District spending per student
$16,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Anson County Schools?

Anson County Schools has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Anson County Schools?

The average composite rating for Anson County Schools is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Anson County Schools?

Anson County Schools's district-level spending was $16,070 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Anson County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Anson County Schools is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Anson County Schools?

Lilesville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Anson County Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Anson County Schools?

Across schools in Anson County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Anson County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Anson County Schools has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
41.1%
ELA Proficiency
39.7%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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