Person County Schools School District
School District · Roxboro, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,682
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,682
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Person County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Person County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Woodland Elementary
Semora · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp
Roxboro · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southern Middle
Roxboro · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#65 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,682
+$570 vs North Carolina median
District size
4,346 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
The short answer
Person County Schools ranks #65 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Person County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Woodland Elementary (8.0/10), Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp (7.9/10), and Southern Middle (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Person County Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Person County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodland Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Southern Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | South Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Oak Lane Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | North End Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Pcs Virtual Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Helena Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Stories Creek Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Northern Middle | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Person County Schools
Person County Schools is a Roxboro, North Carolina school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 4,346 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $13,682 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Person County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Woodland Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Person County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 53.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Person County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Person County Schools with test data.
Schools in Person County Schools
12 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Roxboro
- Total Enrollment
- 4,346
- Teachers (FTE)
- 294
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Person County Schools?
Person County Schools has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Person County Schools?
The average composite rating for Person County Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Person County Schools?
Person County Schools spends $13,682 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Person County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Person County Schools is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Person County Schools?
Woodland Elementary is the highest-rated school in Person County Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Person County Schools?
Across schools in Person County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Person County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Person County Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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