For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 895 students in Anson County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Anson County, NC are Anson Co. Early College High School and Anson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anson County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Anson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Anson County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anson Co. Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Anson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anson Co. Early College High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Ledbetter Street
Polkton, NC 28135
(704) 272-5396
Polkton, NC 28135
(704) 272-5396
Gr: 9-13 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Anson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Anson County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anson Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
118 N. Ashe Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 74%
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anson County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Anson County, NC include Anson Co. Early College High School and Anson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anson County?
2 public high schools are located in Anson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anson County?
Anson County public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Anson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anson County include: Anson Co. Early College High School vs. Anson High School, Anson High School vs. Anson Co. Early College High School
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