Enrollment
705
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wadesboro, NC
Anson High School
Federal NCES profile for Anson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370018002054
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anson High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wadesboro · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Anson High School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anson High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wadesboro, NC.
School address
District: Anson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370018002054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anson High School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anson High School
Anson High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Wadesboro, North Carolina, enrolling 705 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 705 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #224.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (25%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 168 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 705 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Anson County Schools also operates Peachland-Polkton Elem (473 students) and Anson Middle (414 students) alongside Anson High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anson High School compares
Anson High School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 59.1%
White 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Anson High School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anson County Schools, which includes Anson High School.
$14,107
Per student
+17%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.2%
State 62.7%
Federal 22.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peachland-Polkton Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wadesboro Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lilesville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wadesboro Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anson High School
How many students attend Anson High School?
Anson High School has 705 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wadesboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anson High School is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anson High School?
98.5% of students at Anson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anson High School?
The largest demographic group at Anson High School is African American at 59.1% of enrollment, in Wadesboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anson High School?
Anson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anson High School rank among public schools in Wadesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Anson High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wadesboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wadesboro on the city page.
Is Anson High School a good school?
Anson High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anson County Schools?
Besides Anson High School, Anson County Schools also operates Peachland-Polkton Elem (473 students), Anson Middle (414 students), and Wadesboro Primary (295 students). See the Anson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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