NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
There were 2,927 students in the halls of Anson County Schools, 0.8% higher than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Anson County was steady with the state's trend of increasing enrollment.
Anson County Schools has a main office in Wadesboro and is the only school district within Anson County.
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 in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Middle School | 694 | 718 | -3.3% |
| Anson High School | 628 | 612 | 2.6% |
| Peachland-Polkton Elementary School | 409 | - | - |
| Wadesboro Primary School | 291 | 275 | 5.8% |
| Anson County Early College High | 227 | 224 | 1.3% |
| Lilesville Elementary School | 214 | 218 | -1.8% |
| Ansonville Elementary School | 161 | 153 | 5.2% |
| Morven Elementary School | 157 | 162 | -3.1% |
| Wadesboro Elementary School | 146 | 144 | 1.4% |
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