Serving 19 students in grades 7-12, Anson Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
69%
25%
White
26%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)50-54%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anson Academy?
The graduation rate of Anson Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Anson Academy?
19 students attend Anson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Anson Academy students are Black, 26% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Anson Academy offer ?
Anson Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anson Academy part of?
Anson Academy is part of Anson County Schools School District.
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