For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,344 students in Person County Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,729 Schools
# Students
4,344 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
235 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Person County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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 decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2006–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
31%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
47%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,984 is higher than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,421 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$67 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,984
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,421
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Person County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Oak Lane Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp
(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
Gr: 9-13 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Person High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Helena Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Stories Creek Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
North End Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Southern Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Pcs Virtual Academy
(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
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Northern Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
South Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Person County Schools?
Person County Schools manages 11 public schools serving 4,344 students.
What is the rank of Person County Schools?
Person County Schools is ranked #179 out of 314 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?
47% of Person County Schools students are White, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Person County Schools?
Person County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Person County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,421 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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