For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,301 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 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
4,301 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Person County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
17 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
509 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
20%
# Black Students
1,338 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
31%
25%
# White Students
2,156 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
50%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
294 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
322
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
344
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
340
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
348
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
353
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
312
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
352
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
330
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
343
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
303
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
276
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,518 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,809 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,518
$11,354
Spending / Student
$11,809
$11,785
Best Person County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7391 Semora Rd
Semora, NC 27343
(336) 599-7442
Semora, NC 27343
(336) 599-7442
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2076 Jim Morton Rd
Hurdle Mills, NC 27541
(336) 364-2204
Hurdle Mills, NC 27541
(336) 364-2204
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 322-2275
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 322-2275
Grades: 9-13
| 119 students
Rank: #44.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
378 Mill Creek Rd
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-3313
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-3313
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
Rank: #55.
Helena Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
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
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Stories Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 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
| 377 students
Rank: #77.
Person High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-8321
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-8321
Grades: 9-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #88.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
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
| 485 students
Rank: #99.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1935 Carver Dr
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
South Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
| 356 students
Rank: #1111.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7262
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7262
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-2191
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-2191
Grades: PK-13
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Person County Schools School District?
Person County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,301 students.
What is the rank of Person County Schools School District?
Person County Schools School District is ranked #187 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Person County Schools School District?
50% of Person County Schools School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% 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 equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Person County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,809 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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