For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,576 students in Anson County, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anson County, NC are Ansonville Elementary School, Peachland-polkton Elementary School and Lilesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anson County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Anson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-6
| 179 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-3
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 4-6
| 232 students
Anson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anson Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
118 N. Ashe Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Anson County, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anson County, NC include Ansonville Elementary School, Peachland-polkton Elementary School and Lilesville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anson County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Anson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anson County?
Anson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Anson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Anson County include: Ansonville Elementary School vs. Peachland-polkton Elementary School, Peachland-polkton Elementary School vs. Ansonville Elementary School
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