Excellent
#230 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 9% in state
Peachland-polkton Elem
Elementary School · Anson County Schools · Peachland, NC
An Anson County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9633 Hwy 74 W, Peachland, NC 28133
- Math 55% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peachland-polkton Elem score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 38 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Peachland-polkton Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated749/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,675
Median home value
$160,500
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Anson County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansonville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | Not available | 183 | Compare → |
| Lilesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | Not available | 242 | Compare → |
| Morven ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | Not available | 179 | Compare → |
| Wadesboro PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–3 | Not available | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Anson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Peachland-polkton Elem is listed in Anson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peachland-polkton Elem
Peachland-polkton Elem is a public elementary school in Peachland, NC, part of Anson County Schools, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peachland-polkton Elem
What grades does Peachland-polkton Elem serve?
Peachland-polkton Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Peachland-polkton Elem?
Peachland-polkton Elem has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peachland-polkton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Peachland-polkton Elem is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peachland-polkton Elem rank in NC?
Peachland-polkton Elem ranks #230 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Peachland-polkton Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Peachland-polkton Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Peachland-polkton Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peachland-polkton Elem has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Peachland-polkton Elem a charter school?
No, Peachland-polkton Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peachland-polkton Elem a Title I school?
No, Peachland-polkton Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peachland-polkton Elem?
99.4% of students at Peachland-polkton Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Anson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (704) 272-8061
- Area population (ZIP 28133)
- 2,027
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 28133; 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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