For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 689 students in 28170, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 28170, NC is Anson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 28170 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28170, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 28170 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anson High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28170, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
28170, North Carolina 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 28170, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28170, NC include Anson High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28170?
1 public high schools are located in 28170.
What is the racial composition of students in 28170?
28170 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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