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Best Wadesboro Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,787 students in Wadesboro, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Wadesboro, NC are Ansonville Elementary School, Anson Middle School and Anson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wadesboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Wadesboro have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wadesboro, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ansonville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9104 Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 826-8337
Gr: K-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
832 Us Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Gr: 7-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Anson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Wadesboro Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1542 Hwy 52 S
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-4423
Gr: K-3 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Wadesboro Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Camden Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9383
Gr: 4-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wadesboro, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Wadesboro, NC include Ansonville Elementary School, Anson Middle School and Anson High School.
How many public schools are located in Wadesboro?
5 public schools are located in Wadesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Wadesboro?
Wadesboro public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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