For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,024 students in Person County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Person County, NC are Roxboro Community School, Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp and Person High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Person County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Person County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Person County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roxboro Community School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Person County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roxboro Community School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 Lake Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Grades: 6-12
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-13
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,138 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Person County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-2191
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-2191
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Person County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Person County, NC include Roxboro Community School, Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp and Person High School.
How many public high schools are located in Person County?
4 public high schools are located in Person County.
What is the racial composition of students in Person County?
Person County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Person County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Person County include: Person High School vs. Roxboro Community School, Roxboro Community School vs. Person High School
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