The demographic makeup of the student population included: Black, 68.73%; White, 24.33%; Hispanic, 2.92%; Asian/Pacific Islander, 1.70%; and American Indian, 0.61% (two or more races, 1.70%).

[2] For the same school year, 75.12% of the students received free and reduced-price lunches.

[3] The current principal of Anson High School is Chris Stinson.

[5] Anson is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA).

[6] The school offers the following sports: cross country, soccer, football, wrestling, volleyball, basketball, baseball, golf, softball, and track & field.