Excellent
#440 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 17% in state
Woodland Elementary
Elementary School · Person County Schools · Semora, NC
A Person County Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7391 Semora Rd, Semora, NC 27343
- Math 70% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodland Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Woodland Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated756/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,104
Median home value
$375,000
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Person County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | Not available | 522 | Compare → |
| North End ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | Not available | 160 | Compare → |
| Oak Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | Not available | 223 | Compare → |
| Pcs Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 62 | 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.
Person County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Woodland Elementary is listed in Person County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodland Elementary
Woodland Elementary is a public elementary school in Semora, NC, part of Person County Schools, serving approximately 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodland Elementary
What grades does Woodland Elementary serve?
Woodland Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Woodland Elementary?
Woodland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodland Elementary rank in NC?
Woodland Elementary ranks #440 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Woodland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Woodland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woodland Elementary a charter school?
No, Woodland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Woodland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Elementary?
98.7% of students at Woodland Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Person County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (336) 599-7442
- Area population (ZIP 27343)
- 1,606
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 27343; 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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