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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28170


At a glance
4
Schools
1,629
Students
Top rankedAnson High School500th of 641 North Carolina high schools
Biggest riser
Anson High School up 48 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 28170 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and 1 elementary school. These schools, which are part of the Anson County Schools district, face significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests and extremely high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools, Anson High School has the highest enrollment and has shown some improvement in its statewide ranking, but its test scores remain below the district and state averages. In contrast, Wadesboro Primary has the lowest statewide ranking and significantly underperforms in Mathematics and Reading assessments, despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

The data suggests that the schools in the 28170 zip code area face systemic challenges that require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address. The high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations likely play a significant role in the schools' academic struggles, and further analysis of resource allocation and utilization may be necessary to ensure equitable support for student learning.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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