For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,342 students in Person County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Person County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
4,342 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Person County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
14 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
554 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
1,354 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
31%
25%
# White Students
2,150 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
49%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
286 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
325
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
334
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
343
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
363
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
343
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
350
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
320
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
327
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
348
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
343
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
338
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
302
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,400 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,697 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,400
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,697
$11,655
Best Person County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7391 Semora Rd
Semora, NC 27343
(336) 599-7442
Semora, NC 27343
(336) 599-7442
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2076 Jim Morton Rd
Hurdle Mills, NC 27541
(336) 364-2204
Hurdle Mills, NC 27541
(336) 364-2204
Grades: K-5
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 322-2275
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 322-2275
Grades: 9-13
| 111 students
Rank: #44.
Person High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-8321
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-8321
Grades: 9-12
| 1,079 students
Rank: #55.
Helena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
355 Helena Moriah Rd
Timberlake, NC 27583
(336) 364-7715
Timberlake, NC 27583
(336) 364-7715
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Stories Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 Stories Creek School Road
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 503-8071
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 503-8071
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
North End Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
378 Mill Creek Rd
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-3313
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-3313
Grades: K-5
| 169 students
Rank: #88.
Southern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Southern Middle Sch Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-6995
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-6995
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #99.
Pcs Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #1010.
Northern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1935 Carver Dr
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #1111.
South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Hurdle Mills Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7133
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7133
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1212.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7262
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7262
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Person County Schools School District?
Person County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,342 students.
What is the rank of Person County Schools School District?
Person County Schools School District is ranked #187 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Person County Schools School District?
49% of Person County Schools School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Person County Schools School District?
Person County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Person County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,697 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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