For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,458 students in Person County, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 135 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Person County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Person County, NC are Roxboro Community School, Bethel Hill Charter and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Person County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Person County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Person County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roxboro Community School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 Lake Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Gr: 6-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bethel Hill Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Bethel Hill School Road
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-2823
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-2823
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7391 Semora Rd
Semora, NC 27343
(336) 599-7442
Semora, NC 27343
(336) 599-7442
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Oak Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2076 Jim Morton Rd
Hurdle Mills, NC 27541
(336) 364-2204
Hurdle Mills, NC 27541
(336) 364-2204
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 322-2275
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 322-2275
Gr: 9-13 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Person High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-8321
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-8321
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Helena Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
355 Helena Moriah Rd
Timberlake, NC 27583
(336) 364-7715
Timberlake, NC 27583
(336) 364-7715
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Stories Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 Stories Creek School Road
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 503-8071
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 503-8071
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
378 Mill Creek Rd
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-3313
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-3313
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Southern Middle Sch Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-6995
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-6995
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Pcs Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1935 Carver Dr
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Hurdle Mills Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7133
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7133
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(919) 962-9378
Roxboro, NC 27573
(919) 962-9378
Gr: K-2 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Person County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Person County, NC include Roxboro Community School, Bethel Hill Charter and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Person County?
15 public schools are located in Person County.
What percentage of students in Person County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Person County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Person County?
Person County public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Person County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Person County include: Southern Middle School vs. Northern Middle School, Northern Middle School vs. Southern Middle School, Person High School vs. Roxboro Community School
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