Woodland Elementary

Woodland Elementary serves 238 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Semora, a small rural community in Person County. With 18 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.8 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #424 out of 2,661 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among North Carolina schools.

Students show particularly solid achievement in mathematics, with 70% scoring proficient or above across grade levels, while 58% reach proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Located on Semora Road, Woodland Elementary sits in the heart of a tight-knit rural community where the median household income is $91,597 and median home values average $226,900. The surrounding area reflects the economic diversity often found in rural settings, with a poverty rate of 20.9% and 15% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

Families choosing Woodland Elementary can expect their children to learn in a smaller school environment that combines academic achievement with the close community connections characteristic of rural North Carolina, where neighbors know each other and students benefit from the personal attention that comes with a more intimate educational setting.

Located in a rural area, Woodland Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.