The only school district in Anson County had declining enrollment in the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
There were 2,882 students in Anson County Schools, 1.5% lower than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Anson County fell short of the state’s trend, which shows an overall increase in enrollment across North Carolina.
Anson County Schools has a main office in Wadesboro and is the only school district within Anson County.
North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.
If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anson High School | 667 | 628 | 6.2% |
| Peachland-Polkton Elementary School | 463 | 409 | 13.2% |
| Anson Middle School | 430 | 694 | -38% |
| Wadesboro Primary School | 279 | 291 | -4.1% |
| Lilesville Elementary School | 242 | 214 | 13.1% |
| Wadesboro Elementary School | 232 | 146 | 58.9% |
| Anson County Early College High | 216 | 227 | -4.8% |
| Morven Elementary School | 178 | 157 | 13.4% |
| Ansonville Elementary School | 175 | 161 | 8.7% |
