Best Schools in Anson County, NC
Anson County, NC has 9 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,964 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Anson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Anson County, NC
The top high schools in Anson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anson Co. Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 227 Students
2. Anson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
Best Middle Schools in Anson County, NC
The top middle schools in Anson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 701 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anson County, NC
The top elementary schools in Anson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ansonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 162 Students
2. Peachland-polkton Elem
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 415 Students
3. Lilesville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 215 Students
4. Wadesboro Primary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 290 Students
5. Morven Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students
6. Wadesboro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 144 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Anson County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anson County, NC has a total population of 22,055 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anson County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Anson County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anson County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anson County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Anson County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Anson County, NC
How many schools are in Anson County, NC?
Anson County, NC has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,964 students in total.
How do schools in Anson County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Anson County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Anson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Anson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Anson County
6 places in Anson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Wadesboro (4)
- Ansonville (1)
- Lilesville (1)
- Morven (1)
- Peachland (1)
- Polkton (1)
School districts (1)
- Anson County Schools (9 schools)