- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wadesboro, NC
Anson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Anson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370018002056
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anson Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wadesboro · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Anson Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anson Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wadesboro, NC.
School address
District: Anson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370018002056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-270 students YoY
Anson Middle shrank from 701 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-38.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-270 students YoY 370018002056 · Wadesboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 11.5:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Anson High School (705 students)
Anson Middle shrank from 701 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-38.5%). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Anson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anson High Sch
Anson High School
705 students
- Peachland-Polk
Peachland-Polkton Elem
473 students
- This school
Anson Middle
414 students
- Wadesboro Prim
Wadesboro Primary
295 students
- Lilesville Ele 257
Lilesville Elementary
257 students
- Wadesboro Elem 215
Wadesboro Elementary
215 students
What this shows Anson Middle reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anson Middle compares
Anson Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.7%
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
$16,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 267 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.0%
White 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Anson Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anson County Schools reports $16,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachland-Polkton Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wadesboro Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lilesville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wadesboro Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anson Middle'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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anson Middle
How many students attend Anson Middle?
Anson Middle has 414 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wadesboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), down 270.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Anson Middle is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Middle?
99.6% of students at Anson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Anson Middle is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Wadesboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anson Middle?
Anson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anson Middle rank among public schools in Wadesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Anson Middle 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.
What other schools are in Anson County Schools?
Besides Anson Middle, Anson County Schools also operates Anson High School (705 students), Peachland-Polkton Elem (473 students), and Wadesboro Primary (295 students). See the Anson County Schools district page for the complete list.