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Anson County: 1.5% fewer students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

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Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://x.com/ctruittnc?lang=en

Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://x.com/ctruittnc?lang=en

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 High School registered the highest enrollment among Anson County's nine schools in the 2023-24 school year, welcoming 667 students.

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.

Enrollment in Anson County Over 10 Years

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Enrollment in Anson County Schools Compared to Previous Year
School nameTotal Enrollment in 2022-23Total Enrollment in 2023-24% Change
Anson High School6286676.2%
Peachland-Polkton Elementary School40946313.2%
Anson Middle School694430-38%
Wadesboro Primary School291279-4.1%
Lilesville Elementary School21424213.1%
Wadesboro Elementary School14623258.9%
Anson County Early College High227216-4.8%
Morven Elementary School15717813.4%
Ansonville Elementary School1611758.7%

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