Is Person High a good school?

Person High ranks in the bottom 19.8% of North Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Person High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,138 students attended Person High.

What is the racial makeup of Person High?

Students at Person High are 44% White, 34% African American, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Person High?

Person High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Helena Elementary Elementary : North Elementary Elementary : North End Elementary Elementary : Oak Lane Elementary Elementary : South Elementary Elementary : Stories Creek Elementary Elementary : Woodland Elementary Middle : Northern Middle Middle : Southern Middle

Person High

Summary:

Person High is a public high school located in Roxboro, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,079 students. The school is part of the Person County Schools district, which is ranked 101 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Person High has a diverse student population, with 47.73% White, 31.6% African American, and 13.62% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by end-of-course (EOC) test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in EOC/Biology (32.1%), EOC/English II (44.9%), EOC/Math I (30.6%), and EOC/Math III (33.7%) were all below the state and district averages. Additionally, Person High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well, but African American students and students with disabilities performing significantly worse.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Roxboro Community School, which is ranked 75 out of 640 and has a 4-star rating, Person High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with a 2023-2024 ranking of 513 out of 640 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This highlights the potential impact of school choice and alternative educational models on student outcomes, as well as the need for targeted interventions and support to address the significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at Person High.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573-4514

(336) 599-8321

District: Person County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
513^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,129

Feeder schools for Person High:

Elementary:	Helena Elementary
	North Elementary
	North End Elementary
	Oak Lane Elementary
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	South Elementary
	Stories Creek Elementary
	Woodland Elementary
Middle:	Northern Middle
	Southern Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 1,138

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.0%

African American:

34.4%

Hispanic:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Person High ranks worse than 80.2% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Person High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44%), African American (34.4%), Hispanic (15.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Person High is 19.5. (See more...)

Compare Person High employs 58.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Person High is $10,129.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Person High:

SchoolDigger ranks Person High 513^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Person High in the ranking list.)

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Person County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Person County Schools 101^st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	50.21	231^st	431	46.4%
2007	35.02	325^th	453	28.3%
2008	38.14	335^th	477	29.8%
2009	33.33	374^th	490	23.7%
2010	37.03	372^nd	499	25.5%
2011	55.27	234^th	506	53.8%
2012	36.25	337^th	502	32.9%
2013	33.62	284^th	505	43.8%
2014	26.79	303^rd	451	32.8%
2015	34.91	297^th	531	44.1%
2016	23.70	363^rd	507	28.4%
2017	27.00	330^th	476	30.7%
2018	25.89	347^th	469	26.0%
2019	20.37	405^th	514	21.2%
2021	25.57	436^th	594	26.6%
2022	37.65	371^st	621	40.3%
2023	31.39	424^th	626	32.3%
2024	20.44	513^th	640	19.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	38.04	120^th	185	35.1%
2019	8.61	190^th	195	2.6%
2021	58.12	73^rd	199	63.3%
2022	42.25	122^nd	226	46.0%
2023	38.61	161^st	249	35.3%
2024	23.41	222^nd	261	14.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.72	150^th	262	42.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.36	327^th	349	6.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	27.86	305^th	424	28.1%
2019	21.68	358^th	446	19.7%
2021	27.73	293^rd	432	32.2%
2022	36.34	329^th	544	39.5%
2023	34.17	376^th	597	37.0%
2024	21.30	501^st	613	18.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	24.51	345^th	449	23.2%
2019	18.26	403^rd	475	15.2%
2021	25.66	330^th	475	30.5%
2022	42.49	336^th	594	43.4%
2023	35.79	378^th	588	35.7%
2024	18.14	506^th	602	15.9%

See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	44.13	156^th	349	55.3%
2019	28.41	278^th	364	23.6%
2021	23.84	286^th	334	14.4%
2022	37.98	174^th	330	47.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	7.84	312^th	325	4.0%
2021	15.18	308^th	337	8.6%
2022	21.60	356^th	398	10.6%
2023	25.61	356^th	403	11.7%
2024	29.26	345^th	403	14.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	25.28	351^st	463	24.2%
2019	20.51	387^th	488	20.7%
2021	23.75	349^th	481	27.4%
2022	32.67	388^th	585	33.7%
2023	25.69	456^th	602	24.3%
2024	21.69	486^th	607	19.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	27.19	271^st	359	24.5%
2019	24.93	295^th	369	20.1%
2021	26.88	264^th	364	27.5%
2022	36.74	237^th	430	44.9%
2023	34.32	267^th	434	38.5%
2024	18.08	401^st	437	8.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	30.62	241^st	340	29.1%
2019	27.44	272^nd	354	23.2%
2021	38.84	187^th	370	49.5%
2022	49.53	182^nd	436	58.3%
2023	40.78	245^th	449	45.4%
2024	34.05	290^th	454	36.1%

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Rank History for White students at Person High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	22.53	358^th	427	16.2%
2019	15.69	397^th	444	10.6%
2021	18.43	368^th	439	16.2%
2022	33.46	366^th	534	31.5%
2023	28.61	405^th	537	24.6%
2024	19.41	472^nd	553	14.6%

See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	752	448	0	8	5	n/a	n/a	48	1261
1989	722	457	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	37	1223
1990	690	412	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	20	1131
1991	674	400	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	8	1088
1992	684	398	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	-1	1092
1993	820	442	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	1275
1994	981	541	6	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1540
1995	964	524	4	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	1515
1996	964	524	4	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	1515
1997	948	503	7	17	9	n/a	n/a	0	1484
1998	974	506	5	26	7	n/a	n/a	0	1518
1999	1010	515	5	19	7	n/a	n/a	0	1556
2000	1004	512	2	15	5	n/a	n/a	0	1538
2001	980	523	1	18	7	n/a	n/a	0	1529
2002	1014	548	4	26	7	n/a	n/a	0	1599
2003	1014	548	4	26	7	n/a	n/a	0	1599
2004	1071	590	5	38	12	n/a	n/a	0	1716
2005	1092	634	6	48	12	n/a	n/a	0	1792
2006	1067	639	10	56	8	n/a	n/a	0	1780
2007	1041	658	7	60	8	n/a	n/a	21	1795
2008	971	622	4	48	9	n/a	n/a	22	1676
2009	936	632	8	51	13	n/a	n/a	0	1640
2010	874	624	6	62	16	n/a	n/a	0	1582
2011	849	559	2	81	9	0	39	0	1539
2012	758	531	1	94	10	1	51	0	1446
2013	729	502	0	98	10	1	55	0	1395
2014	685	484	1	102	8	1	71	0	1352
2015	681	483	3	106	7	1	70	0	1351
2016	697	497	7	102	7	0	71	0	1381
2017	637	490	6	120	7	0	67	0	1327
2018	614	473	5	120	5	0	63	0	1280
2019	581	405	3	103	5	0	66	0	1163
2020	560	370	2	107	8	0	59	0	1106
2021	554	355	2	124	10	0	73	0	1118
2022	538	334	3	123	11	0	71	0	1080
2023	515	341	6	147	8	0	62	0	1079
2024	501	391	4	173	4	0	65	0	1138

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Person High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1261	77.0	16.3	16.6
1989	1223	77.0	15.8	26.2
1990	1131	79.0	14.3	25
1991	1088	77.0	14.1	26
1992	1092	77.0	14.1	9.1
1993	1275	73.0	17.5	12.9
1994	1540	93.0	16.6	13.4
1995	1515	108.0	14.0	20.3
1996	1515	108.0	14.0	20.3
1997	1484	106.0	14.0	19.3
1998	1518	123.0	12.3	17.7
1999	1556	123.0	12.7	20.7
2000	1538	122.0	12.6	21.6
2001	1529	121.0	12.6	22
2002	1599	117.0	13.7	26.6
2003	1599	117.0	13.7	26.6
2004	1716	118.0	14.5	29.9
2005	1792	118.0	15.2	30
2006	1780	118.0	15.1	34.9
2007	1795	115.0	15.6	38
2008	1676	113.2	14.8	36.4
2009	1640	100.4	16.3	41.8
2010	1582	99.3	15.9	44.8
2011	1539	100.4	15.3	47.7
2012	1446	91.3	15.8	51.3
2013	1395	93.2	14.9	54.3
2014	1352	88.4	15.2	55
2015	1351	85.0	15.8	52.7
2016	1381	88.0	15.6	53.1
2017	1327	85.2	15.5	50.6
2018	1280	78.4	16.3	48.6
2019	1163	71.8	16.1	48.7
2020	1106	60.0	18.4	49.9
2021	1118	58.1	19.2	46.2
2022	1080	59.7	18.0	48.5
2023	1079	58.2	18.5	60.1
2024	1138	58.2	19.5	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Person High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1261	77.0	16.3	16.6
1989	1223	77.0	15.8	26.2
1990	1131	79.0	14.3	25
1991	1088	77.0	14.1	26
1992	1092	77.0	14.1	9.1
1993	1275	73.0	17.5	12.9
1994	1540	93.0	16.6	13.4
1995	1515	108.0	14.0	20.3
1996	1515	108.0	14.0	20.3
1997	1484	106.0	14.0	19.3
1998	1518	123.0	12.3	17.7
1999	1556	123.0	12.7	20.7
2000	1538	122.0	12.6	21.6
2001	1529	121.0	12.6	22
2002	1599	117.0	13.7	26.6
2003	1599	117.0	13.7	26.6
2004	1716	118.0	14.5	29.9
2005	1792	118.0	15.2	30
2006	1780	118.0	15.1	34.9
2007	1795	115.0	15.6	38
2008	1676	113.2	14.8	36.4
2009	1640	100.4	16.3	41.8
2010	1582	99.3	15.9	44.8
2011	1539	100.4	15.3	47.7
2012	1446	91.3	15.8	51.3
2013	1395	93.2	14.9	54.3
2014	1352	88.4	15.2	55
2015	1351	85.0	15.8	52.7
2016	1381	88.0	15.6	53.1
2017	1327	85.2	15.5	50.6
2018	1280	78.4	16.3	48.6
2019	1163	71.8	16.1	48.7
2020	1106	60.0	18.4	49.9
2021	1118	58.1	19.2	46.2
2022	1080	59.7	18.0	48.5
2023	1079	58.2	18.5	60.1
2024	1138	58.2	19.5	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Person High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,162 (11.5%)	$8,967 (88.5%)	$10,129

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Person High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 405^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 424^th of 626 High schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Person High)	31.8	41.9	10.1%
End of Course Biology (Person County Schools)	31.8	45.1	13.3%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Person High)	46.9	47.6	0.7%
End of Course English II (Person County Schools)	50.1	48.7	1.4%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Person High)	35.8	38.4	2.6%
End of Course Math I (Person County Schools)	35.8	40	4.2%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Person High)	17.4	43	25.6%
End of Course Math III (Person County Schools)	20	44.8	24.8%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1163	1079	7.2%
African American	405	341	15.8%
American Indian	5	8	60%
Asian	3	6	100%
Hispanic	103	147	42.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	581	515	11.4%
Two or More Races	66	62	6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.7%	60.1%	11.4%

Schools Near Person High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Person High	Public	9-12	1010 Ridge Rd	Roxboro	27573	Person County	Person County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 599-8321	1,138	58	19.5	99.7%	501 (44.0%)	391 (34.4%)	173 (15.2%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (5.7%)	20.4	513^th of 640 public high schools	19.8%		31.4	424^th of 626 public high schools	32.3%	89	32.1	44.9	30.6	33.7								$10,129	$1,162	$8,967
Roxboro Community School	Public, Charter	6-12	115 Lake Drive	Roxboro	27573	Person County	Roxboro Community School	Yes	No	No	No	(336) 597-0020	714	49	14.5		533 (74.6%)	79 (11.1%)	46 (6.4%)	6 (0.8%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.3%)	90.1	75^th of 640 public high schools	88.3%		87.8	89^th of 626 public high schools	85.8%	14	87.6	88.8	71.6	92.2	78.8	75.5	84.9	69.9	63.7	76.4	82.1
Person Early College Innovation & Leadership	Public	9-12	1715 College Dr	Roxboro	27573	Person County	Person County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 322-2275	131	5	25.6	97.7%	74 (56.5%)	29 (22.1%)	19 (14.5%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.3%)	64.2	210^th of 640 public high schools	67.2%		57.8	242^nd of 626 public high schools	61.3%	32	53.6	72.4	51.7	78.3								$6,717	$267	$6,450
Bartlett Yancey High	Public	9-12	466 Main Street E	Yanceyville	27379	Caswell County	Caswell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 694-4212	691	44	15.7	99.6%	300 (43.4%)	286 (41.4%)	59 (8.5%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.8%)	12.9	569^th of 640 public high schools	11.1%		14.1	545^th of 626 public high schools	12.9%	24	13.9	40.5	18.6	34.7								$10,586	$839	$9,748

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