Person County Schools

304 S Morgan St Rm 25
Roxboro, NC 27573-5245
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,325 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 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,761 Schools
# Students
4,325 Students
1,546,447 Students
# Teachers
277 Teachers
100,041 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Person County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#187 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
47%
51%
46%
50%
64%
63%
(21-22)
81%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
14%
21%
% Black
30%
25%
% White
49%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,449 is higher than the state median of $11,191. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,743 is higher than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,449
$11,191
Spending / Student
$11,743
$11,616

Best Person County Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7391 Semora Rd
Semora, NC 27343
(336) 599-7442
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Oak Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2076 Jim Morton Rd
Hurdle Mills, NC 27541
(336) 364-2204
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 322-2275
Gr: 9-13 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Person High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-8321
Gr: 9-12 | 1,138 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Helena Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
355 Helena Moriah Rd
Timberlake, NC 27583
(336) 364-7715
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Stories Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
133 Stories Creek School Road
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 503-8071
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
378 Mill Creek Rd
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-3313
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Southern Middle Sch Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-6995
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Pcs Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1935 Carver Dr
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1333 Hurdle Mills Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7133
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7262
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Person County Schools?
Person County Schools manages 12 public schools serving 4,325 students.
What is the rank of Person County Schools?
Person County Schools is ranked #187 out of 320 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?
49% of Person County Schools students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% 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 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Person County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,743 is higher than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs—with 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Explore cooperative learning in 2025—new data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 4,325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Quick Links