Anson County Schools & Education
Anson County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,133
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#51
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Anson County
Measured School Summary
Anson County faces educational challenges with a school score of 35/100 and a graduation rate of 86.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,133 per pupil, Anson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 12% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Anson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
35/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #51 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
86.0%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,133
$164 above the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Anson County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Anson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Anson County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#51
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Anson County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,964 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Anson County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Anson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Anson County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Anson County's Community-Focused Infrastructure
Anson County supports 2,964 students across nine public schools, including six elementary and two high schools. The entire county is served by a single unified school district.
Competitive Spending and Graduation Trends
The graduation rate of 86.0% is nearly in line with the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is a priority here, with $7,133 spent per student, exceeding the North Carolina average of $6,969.
Streamlined District Leadership
Anson County Schools is the sole provider of public education, with no charter schools currently operating in the county. This district-led approach ensures consistent standards across all nine campuses.
Rural Roots and Intimate Campus Sizes
Seven of the nine schools are located in rural settings, maintaining the county's small-town character. While the average size is 329 students, Anson Middle is the largest hub with 701 enrolled students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Anson County
Reported Enrollment
2,964
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Anson County
Anson County Schools
9 Public Schools in Anson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Middle | Record | Anson County Schools | Wadesboro, 28170Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 701 |
| Anson High School | Record | Anson County Schools | Wadesboro, 28170Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 655 |
| Peachland-Polkton Elem | Record | Anson County Schools | Peachland, 28133Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 415 |
| Wadesboro Primary | Record | Anson County Schools | Wadesboro, 28170Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 290 |
| Anson Co. Early College High | Record | Anson County Schools | Polkton, 28135Rural: Distant | 9–UG | High | 227 |
| Lilesville Elementary | Record | Anson County Schools | Lilesville, 28091Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 215 |
| Ansonville Elementary | Record | Anson County Schools | Wadesboro, 28170Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 162 |
| Morven Elementary | Record | Anson County Schools | Morven, 28119Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 155 |
| Wadesboro Elementary | Record | Anson County Schools | Wadesboro, 28170Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 144 |
Peachland-Polkton Elem
Anson County Schools
Peachland, 28133 / Rural: Distant
Anson Co. Early College High
Anson County Schools
Polkton, 28135 / Rural: Distant
Lilesville Elementary
Anson County Schools
Lilesville, 28091 / Rural: Distant
Ansonville Elementary
Anson County Schools
Wadesboro, 28170 / Rural: Distant
Wadesboro Elementary
Anson County Schools
Wadesboro, 28170 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,133
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Anson County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Anson County, North Carolina?
Anson County supports 2,964 students across nine public schools, including six elementary and two high schools. The entire county is served by a single unified school district.
How do schools in Anson County perform academically?
The graduation rate of 86.0% is nearly in line with the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is a priority here, with $7,133 spent per student, exceeding the North Carolina average of $6,969.
What are the major school districts in Anson County, North Carolina?
Anson County Schools is the sole provider of public education, with no charter schools currently operating in the county. This district-led approach ensures consistent standards across all nine campuses.
What is the school experience like in Anson County?
Seven of the nine schools are located in rural settings, maintaining the county's small-town character. While the average size is 329 students, Anson Middle is the largest hub with 701 enrolled students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.