Summary:
The city of Wadesboro, North Carolina is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all of which are performing significantly below average compared to state-level metrics. The schools, which include Anson Middle, Anson High School, Wadesboro Primary, and Wadesboro Elementary, are all ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in North Carolina, with Anson Middle and Anson High School ranking in the bottom quartile.
The proficiency rates for mathematics, reading, and science at all 4 schools are significantly lower than the state averages, with 8th grade math proficiency at Anson Middle being just 12.2% compared to the state average of 44.8%. Additionally, all 4 schools have extremely high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 97.92% to 99.57%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
The data suggests that the schools in Wadesboro are facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed. With no clear standout performers and a lack of improvement over time, the Anson County Schools district must work to allocate resources more effectively and address the socioeconomic factors that are likely contributing to the low academic performance of these schools.
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