Enrollment
414
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anson Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anson Middle
Anson Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Wadesboro, North Carolina, enrolling 414 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Anson Middle is leaner than roughly 90% of North Carolina schools and 27% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 99.6% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 518 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #306.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (25%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.7% 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: 270 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 414 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Anson County Schools also operates Anson High School (705 students) and Peachland-Polkton Elem (473 students) alongside Anson Middle.
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 Middle compares
Anson Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anson County Schools, which includes Anson Middle.
$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 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
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wadesboro on the city page.
Is Anson Middle a good school?
Anson Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. 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 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.
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