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#2394 of 2,648 schools in NC
Person High
High School · Person County Schools · Roxboro, NC
A Person County Schools high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1010 Ridge Rd, Roxboro, NC 27573
- Math 28% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Person High score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Person High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,517/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roxboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,234
Median home value
$159,800
Median rent
$761/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
55.5%
Poverty rate
36.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pcs Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Progressive Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Roxboro Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 714 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Person County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Person High is listed in Person County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Person High
Person High is a public high school in Roxboro, NC, part of Person County Schools, serving approximately 1,138 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,394 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Person High
What grades does Person High serve?
Person High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Person High?
Person High has an enrollment of approximately 1,138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Person High?
The student-teacher ratio at Person High is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Person High rank in NC?
Person High ranks #2,394 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Person High's MySchoolScout rating?
Person High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Person High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Person High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Person High a charter school?
No, Person High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Person High a Title I school?
No, Person High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Person High?
99.7% of students at Person High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Person County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (336) 599-8321
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27573)
- 11,954
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27573; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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