For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,403 students in Roxboro, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 135 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Roxboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Roxboro, NC are Roxboro Community School, Bethel Hill Charter and Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roxboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Roxboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Roxboro, NC (2024)
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
| 680 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel Hill Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Bethel Hill School Road
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-2823
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-2823
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
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
Grades: 9-13
| 119 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Person County Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-2191
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-2191
Grades: PK-13
| 134 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1111.
North Elementary 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
| 217 students
Roxboro, North Carolina 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 schools in Roxboro, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Roxboro, NC include Roxboro Community School, Bethel Hill Charter and Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp.
How many public schools are located in Roxboro, NC?
11 public schools are located in Roxboro, NC.
What percentage of students in Roxboro, NC go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Roxboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roxboro, NC?
Roxboro, NC public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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