Anson County Early College High

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Anson County Early College High ranks 185 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Anson County Early College High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Polkton, North Carolina, with a student population of 227. As part of the Anson County Schools district, the school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in supporting traditionally underserved student populations.

Anson County Early College High consistently outperforms the Anson County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in End-of-Course (EOC) test scores, with an impressive 98.1% proficiency in EOC English II, compared to 58.9% for the district and 59.7% for the state. The school's performance is especially noteworthy among African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 25th and 47th, respectively, out of hundreds of North Carolina high schools. This early college model allows students to earn college credits while still in high school, giving them a head start on their postsecondary education.

Despite the school's high percentage of students (over 98%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage, Anson County Early College High has been able to achieve strong academic outcomes. When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, such as Anson High School, Anson County Early College High stands out as a top performer, particularly in academic achievement. However, the school may need to explore ways to better support and challenge its most academically advanced, gifted and talented students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

177 Ledbetter Street
Polkton, NC 28135

(704) 272-5396

District: Anson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
185^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,091

Feeder schools for Anson County Early College High:

Elementary:	Ansonville Elementary
	Lilesville Elementary
	Morven Elementary
	Peachland-Polkton Elementary
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	Wadesboro Primary
Middle:	Anson Middle
	Wadesboro Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.3%

African American:

38.8%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anson County Early College High ranks better than 71.1% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.3%), African American (38.8%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anson County Early College High is 21. (See more...)

Compare Anson County Early College High employs 10.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anson County Early College High is $8,091.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anson County Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Anson County Early College High 185^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Anson County Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Anson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anson County Schools 168^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anson County Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Anson County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	48.27	287^th	594	51.7%
2022	66.90	190^th	621	69.4%
2023	85.79	102^nd	626	83.7%
2024	69.27	185^th	640	71.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anson County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	74.79	106^th	544	80.5%
2023	95.05	47^th	597	92.1%
2024	84.13	104^th	613	83.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Anson County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	70.90	163^rd	594	72.6%
2023	89.19	67^th	588	88.6%
2024	73.69	164^th	602	72.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Anson County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	46.80	270^th	398	32.2%
2023	50.73	242^nd	403	40.0%
2024	36.60	321^st	403	20.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Anson County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	55.19	234^th	585	60.0%
2023	78.40	136^th	602	77.4%
2024	60.38	222^nd	607	63.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Anson County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	78.68	71^st	430	83.5%
2023	96.95	25^th	434	94.2%
2024	84.82	61^st	437	86.0%

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Rank History for White students at Anson County Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	54.26	242^nd	534	54.7%
2023	71.12	159^th	537	70.4%
2024	60.35	231^st	553	58.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Anson County Early College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	25	24	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
2007	50	40	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	92
2008	75	54	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	135
2009	99	72	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2010	82	64	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
2011	70	63	10	4	0	0	2	0	149
2012	62	59	11	4	0	0	1	0	137
2013	73	46	10	5	1	0	2	0	137
2014	94	63	8	5	1	0	4	0	175
2015	103	71	10	4	1	0	6	0	195
2016	116	78	7	6	1	0	6	0	214
2017	115	77	8	4	0	0	8	0	212
2018	143	89	8	6	0	0	7	0	253
2019	132	75	10	9	0	0	7	0	233
2020	140	85	9	9	0	0	11	0	254
2021	130	91	6	9	1	0	14	0	251
2022	111	83	7	12	1	0	12	0	226
2023	105	88	5	13	2	0	14	0	227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anson County Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	49	n/a	n/a	59.2
2007	92	8.2	11.2	50.5
2008	135	8.1	16.7	46.3
2009	181	9.0	20.1	40.9
2010	159	9.0	17.6	17
2011	149	9.0	16.5	0
2012	137	8.9	15.2	56.2
2013	137	9.1	15.0	78.8
2014	175	9.2	19.0	54.3
2015	195	10.0	19.5	47.2
2016	214	9.0	23.7	98.6
2017	212	11.3	18.6	97.6
2018	253	11.4	22.1	98.8
2019	233	11.5	20.2	98.7
2020	254	11.8	21.5	98.8
2021	251	11.9	21.0	98.8
2022	226	11.3	19.8	98.7
2023	227	10.7	21.0	98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anson County Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	49	n/a	n/a	59.2
2007	92	8.2	11.2	50.5
2008	135	8.1	16.7	46.3
2009	181	9.0	20.1	40.9
2010	159	9.0	17.6	17
2011	149	9.0	16.5	0
2012	137	8.9	15.2	56.2
2013	137	9.1	15.0	78.8
2014	175	9.2	19.0	54.3
2015	195	10.0	19.5	47.2
2016	214	9.0	23.7	98.6
2017	212	11.3	18.6	97.6
2018	253	11.4	22.1	98.8
2019	233	11.5	20.2	98.7
2020	254	11.8	21.5	98.8
2021	251	11.9	21.0	98.8
2022	226	11.3	19.8	98.7
2023	227	10.7	21.0	98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Anson County Early College High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$205 (2.5%)	$7,886 (97.5%)	$8,091

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anson County Early College High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Anson County Early College High)	64.8	69.2	4.4%
End of Course Biology (Anson County Schools)	37.5	31.6	5.9%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Anson County Early College High)	61.9	89.4	27.5%
End of Course English II (Anson County Schools)	35.3	39.1	3.8%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Anson County Early College High)	45.2	84.2	39%
End of Course Math I (Anson County Schools)	17.1	14.5	2.6%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Anson County Early College High)	40.4	88.1	47.7%
End of Course Math III (Anson County Schools)	17.8	51.5	33.7%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	233	227	2.6%
African American	75	88	17.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	10	5	50%
Hispanic	9	13	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	132	105	20.5%
Two or More Races	7	14	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.7%	98.7%	0%

Schools Near Anson County Early College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anson County Early College High	Public	9-12	177 Ledbetter Street	Polkton	28135	Anson County	Anson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 272-5396	227	11	21.0	98.7%	105 (46.3%)	88 (38.8%)	13 (5.7%)	5 (2.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)	69.3	185^th of 640 public high schools	71.1%		85.8	102^nd of 626 public high schools	83.7%	83	47.9	98.1	55.6	72.4	$8,091	$205	$7,886
Anson High School	Public	9-12	96 Anson High School Road	Wadesboro	28170	Anson County	Anson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 694-9301	655	47	13.8	98.5%	201 (30.7%)	376 (57.4%)	41 (6.3%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.1%)	15.6	548^th of 640 public high schools	14.4%		9.2	582^nd of 626 public high schools	7.0%	34	23.1	47.5	7.1	38.6	$12,828	$1,641	$11,187
Forest Hills High	Public	9-12	100 Forest Hills School Rd	Marshville	28103	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 296-3025	873	65	13.4	69.0%	230 (26.3%)	257 (29.4%)	345 (39.5%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.8%)	23.1	497^th of 640 public high schools	22.3%		30	433^rd of 626 public high schools	30.8%	64	27.8	48.1	27.6	43.3	$11,781	$1,553	$10,228
South Stanly High	Public	9-12	40488 S Stanly School Rd	Norwood	28128	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 961-4100	442	28	15.7	48.2%	330 (74.7%)	44 (10.0%)	37 (8.4%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)	22	501^st of 640 public high schools	21.7%		28.6	441^st of 626 public high schools	29.6%	60	45.7	42.6	29.4	22.8	$9,199	$565	$8,634
Piedmont High	Public	9-12	3006 Sikes Mill Road	Monroe	28110	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 296-3170	1,265	65	19.3	31.4%	916 (72.4%)	74 (5.8%)	221 (17.5%)	16 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (2.8%)	62.9	216^th of 640 public high schools	66.3%		63.6	205^th of 626 public high schools	67.3%	11	68.4	66.9	49.6	64.5	$8,326	$606	$7,720
Monroe High	Public	9-12	1 High School Dr	Monroe	28112	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 296-3130	1,041	68	15.3	76.8%	59 (5.7%)	311 (29.9%)	630 (60.5%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.1%)	12	577^th of 640 public high schools	9.8%		18.4	519^th of 626 public high schools	17.1%	58	22.2	37.5	19.3	29.0	$12,060	$1,381	$10,678
Wolfe School	Public	6-12	722 Brewer Drive	Monroe	28112	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 290-1568	109	11	10.2	64.2%	51 (46.8%)	29 (26.6%)	19 (17.4%)	7 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)								(n/a)					$27,287	$2,600	$24,687

Frequently Asked Questions about Anson County Early College High

Is Anson County Early College High a good school?

Anson County Early College High ranks 185^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Anson County Early College High in?

Anson County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Anson County Early College High?

Students at Anson County Early College High are 46% White, 39% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Anson County Early College High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended Anson County Early College High.

What schools feed into Anson County Early College High?

Anson County Early College High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ansonville Elementary
Elementary : Lilesville Elementary
Elementary : Morven Elementary
Elementary : Peachland-Polkton Elementary
Elementary : Wadesboro Primary
Middle : Anson Middle
Middle : Wadesboro Elementary

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