Anson High School

Anson High School is a public high school located in Wadesboro, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 689 students. The school is part of the Anson County Schools district, which is ranked 182 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anson High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of North Carolina high schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 396 and 597 out of the state's high schools. The school has received a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing high schools in the state. While the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American and English Language Learner students performing relatively better, other subgroups like White, Hispanic, and Gifted and Talented students perform much worse, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of the state. Anson High School's academic performance, as measured by end-of-course (EOC) test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from as low as 6.3% in Math I to 58.8% in Math III.

Interestingly, Anson County Early College High, a school within the same district, significantly outperforms Anson High School across various metrics, including statewide ranking, academic achievement, and graduation rates. Similarly, other nearby schools, such as Forest Hills High and South Stanly High, also outperform Anson High School, despite serving similar student populations. While Anson High School spends a relatively high amount per student compared to the nearby schools, this suggests that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the school's underperformance.