Anson County Schools on the map

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District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Each marker is a graded school; click it for its grade and scores.

Ansonville ElementaryWadesboro PrimaryMorven ElementaryLilesville ElementaryWadesboro ElementaryPeachland Polkton ElemAnson High SchoolAnson MiddleAnson Co Early College High
District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file; each dot is a graded school, tap or hover for its name.

SchoolGrade summary for Anson County Schools

Average SchoolGrade
D+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
78%
Exceeding
44%
Avg actual scores
44.9%
Avg projected
35.2%

9 of 9 schools in Anson County Schools carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1C: 3D: 3F: 2

Best schools in Anson County Schools

Statewide rankings: all 608 high schools in North Carolina · all 453 middle schools in North Carolina · all 1409 elementary schools in North Carolina

The ten highest SchoolGrades in the district. Grades reward actual test performance against the projection for each school's student context, so a B in a high-poverty school can outrank an A- elsewhere on impact.

  1. B+ Anson Co Early College High (High school, meets expectations)
  2. C+ Ansonville Elementary (Elementary school, exceeds expectations)
  3. C+ Peachland Polkton Elem (Elementary school, meets expectations)
  4. C- Anson High School (High school, greatly exceeds expectations)
  5. D+ Lilesville Elementary (Elementary school, exceeds expectations)
  6. D- Wadesboro Primary (Elementary school, exceeds expectations)
  7. D- Anson Middle (Middle school, doesn't meet expectations)
  8. F Morven Elementary (Elementary school, doesn't meet expectations)
  9. F Wadesboro Elementary (Elementary school, meets expectations)

Every school in Anson County Schools

High schools (2)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (6)

Where Anson County Schools schools are

Cities and towns served (6)

About this district

  • State: Best schools in North Carolina
  • County: Anson County
  • Type: regular local school district
  • Setting: distant rural (NCES locale of the district office)
  • Enrollment: 2,912 students with 205 full-time-equivalent teachers and 500 total staff FTE (NCES CCD, 2023-24)
  • NCES district ID: 3700180
  • Grades are the 2025-26 SchoolGrade model: each school's actual proficiency against the level projected for its student context. How SchoolGrade works

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Questions about Anson County Schools

How many schools are in Anson County Schools?

SchoolGrade grades 9 public schools in Anson County Schools, across 6 cities and towns. Every one of them is listed on this page with a link to its own report.

Which cities does Anson County Schools serve?

The largest by graded schools: Wadesboro, Ansonville, Lilesville, Morven, Peachland and 1 more.

How good are the schools in Anson County Schools?

Across the 9 graded schools, the average SchoolGrade is D+, with 44.9% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 35.2%. 78% of schools meet or exceed the expectation for their student context.

How many students attend Anson County Schools?

2,912 students were enrolled in Anson County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, about 14.2 students per full-time teacher (NCES Common Core of Data).

Where is Anson County Schools?

Anson County Schools is in North Carolina, based in Anson County, with its district office in Wadesboro. Its boundary covers about 531 sq mi.