Below Average
#2325 of 2,648 schools in NC
Wadesboro Elementary
Middle School · Anson County Schools · Wadesboro, NC
An Anson County Schools middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
321 Camden Road, Wadesboro, NC 28170
- Math 29% vs NC 58% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wadesboro Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wadesboro Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
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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
- #8 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
Wadesboro Elementary is listed in Anson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wadesboro Elementary
Wadesboro Elementary is a public middle school in Wadesboro, NC, part of Anson County Schools, serving approximately 232 students in grades 4th-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,325 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wadesboro Elementary
What grades does Wadesboro Elementary serve?
Wadesboro Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Wadesboro Elementary?
Wadesboro Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadesboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadesboro Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wadesboro Elementary rank in NC?
Wadesboro Elementary ranks #2,325 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wadesboro Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wadesboro Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Wadesboro Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wadesboro Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wadesboro Elementary a charter school?
No, Wadesboro Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wadesboro Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wadesboro Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wadesboro Elementary?
98.7% of students at Wadesboro Elementary 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Anson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (704) 694-9383
- 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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