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#1478 of 2,648 schools in NC
Anson High School
High School · Anson County Schools · Wadesboro, NC
An Anson County Schools high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
96 Anson High School Road, Wadesboro, NC 28170
- Math 14% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Anson High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,432/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wadesboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,139
Median home value
$109,900
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28170; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Anson County Schools
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Anson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anson High School is listed in Anson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anson High School
Anson High School is a public high school in Wadesboro, NC, part of Anson County Schools, serving approximately 689 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,478 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anson High School
What grades does Anson High School serve?
Anson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Anson High School?
Anson High School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anson High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anson High School rank in NC?
Anson High School ranks #1,478 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Anson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anson High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Anson High School a charter school?
No, Anson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anson High School a Title I school?
No, Anson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anson High School?
98.5% of students at Anson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Anson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.2%
- Phone
- (704) 694-9301
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28170)
- 9,595
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28170; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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