There were 2,882 students enrolled in Anson County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1.5% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Anson County Schools roughly covers nine schools within Anson County and has a main office in Wadesboro.
Among the nine schools in Anson County Schools, Anson High School recorded the highest enrollment of 667 students in the 2023-24 school year.
Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina’s public schools face a significant funding gap. The state’s per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.
North Carolina’s public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
North Carolina’s public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Anson High School | 667 |
| Peachland-Polkton Elementary School | 463 |
| Anson Middle School | 430 |
| Wadesboro Primary School | 279 |
| Lilesville Elementary School | 242 |
| Wadesboro Elementary School | 232 |
| Anson County Early College High | 216 |
| Morven Elementary School | 178 |
| Ansonville Elementary School | 175 |
