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#2516 of 2,648 schools in NC
Wadesboro Primary
Elementary School · Anson County Schools · Wadesboro, NC
An Anson County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1542 Hwy 52 S, Wadesboro, NC 28170
- Math 44% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs NC 50% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wadesboro Primary score 37% 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 33 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wadesboro Primary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Ansonville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | Not available | 183 | Compare → |
| Morven ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | Not available | 179 | Compare → |
| Peachland-polkton ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | Not available | 464 | 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
- #9 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 Primary is listed in Anson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wadesboro Primary
Wadesboro Primary is a public elementary school in Wadesboro, NC, part of Anson County Schools, serving approximately 276 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,516 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wadesboro Primary
What grades does Wadesboro Primary serve?
Wadesboro Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Wadesboro Primary?
Wadesboro Primary has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadesboro Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadesboro Primary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wadesboro Primary rank in NC?
Wadesboro Primary ranks #2,516 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wadesboro Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wadesboro Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wadesboro Primary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wadesboro Primary a charter school?
No, Wadesboro Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wadesboro Primary a Title I school?
No, Wadesboro Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wadesboro Primary?
98.9% of students at Wadesboro Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.9%
- Phone
- (704) 694-4423
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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