Total enrollment
2,924
-39 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Anson County
North Carolina · Public K-12
Anson County's public schools, 9 in all, serve approximately 2,924 K-12 students inside North Carolina, with Anson County Schools the largest district by enrollment. That works out to 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Anson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Anson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.7% | #79 of 93 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,924 | #76 of 98 | #1,871 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #76 of 98 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #72 of 98 | #2,229 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 98.9% | #19 of 98 | #101 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.1% | #44 of 94 | #509 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Anson County school rankings
Residents
22,289
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
2,924
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$47,302
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.9%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
5
1,380 students
Middle
2
629 students
High
2
915 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Anson County Schools
2,924 students · 1 district in Anson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Anson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
9.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.9% under 18
Test scores in Anson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Anson Co. Early College High· 78.0%
- Peachland-Polkton Elem· 52.8%
- Ansonville Elementary· 44.9%
- Lilesville Elementary· 43.2%
- Anson High School· 38.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Morven Elementary· 28.8%
- Wadesboro Primary· 31.4%
- Anson Middle· 33.7%
- Wadesboro Elementary· 34.1%
- Anson High School· 38.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson High School | Wadesboro | High | 09-12 | 705 | · |
| Peachland-Polkton Elem | Peachland | Elementary | KG-06 | 473 | · |
| Anson Middle | Wadesboro | Middle | 07-08 | 414 | · |
| Wadesboro Primary | Wadesboro | Elementary | KG-03 | 295 | · |
| Lilesville Elementary | Lilesville | Elementary | KG-06 | 257 | · |
| Wadesboro Elementary | Wadesboro | Middle | 04-06 | 215 | · |
| Anson Co. Early College High | Polkton | High | 09-13 | 210 | · |
| Morven Elementary | Morven | Elementary | KG-06 | 197 | · |
| Ansonville Elementary | Ansonville | Elementary | KG-06 | 158 | · |
Cities in Anson County
About Anson County
In North Carolina, Anson County is a sparse county of about 22,289 residents. 9 public schools across the county enrolls about 2,924 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $47,302, about 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 17%. That income level is 25% lower than the North Carolina median.
For a sense of the school types, Anson County spans 5 elementary schools (1,380 students), 2 middle schools (629), and 2 high schools (915).
Anson County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,924 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Anson County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,963 students to 2,924.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Anson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data