For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,902 students in Anson County, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Anson County, NC are Ansonville Elementary School, Peachland-polkton Elementary School and Anson Co. Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anson County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Anson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Anson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ansonville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9104 Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Peachland-polkton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9633 Hwy 74 W
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Gr: K-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Anson Co. Early College High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Ledbetter Street
Polkton, NC 28135
(704) 272-5396
Polkton, NC 28135
(704) 272-5396
Gr: 9-13 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Lilesville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Camden Street
Lilesville, NC 28091
(704) 848-4975
Lilesville, NC 28091
(704) 848-4975
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 Us Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Gr: 7-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Morven Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6715 Hwy 52 S
Morven, NC 28119
(704) 851-9306
Morven, NC 28119
(704) 851-9306
Gr: K-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Anson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Wadesboro Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1542 Hwy 52 S
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Gr: K-3 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Wadesboro Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Camden Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Gr: 4-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Anson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anson Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
118 N. Ashe Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 74%
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Anson County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Anson County, NC include Ansonville Elementary School, Peachland-polkton Elementary School and Anson Co. Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in Anson County?
10 public schools are located in Anson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anson County?
Anson County public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Anson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Anson County include: Anson Co. Early College High School vs. Anson High School, Anson High School vs. Anson Co. Early College High School, Peachland-polkton Elementary School vs. Ansonville Elementary School
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