For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,141 students in 27573, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 105 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 27573, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27573, NC are Roxboro Community School, Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp and Person High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27573 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27573, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27573, NC Public Schools (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 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,138 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
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 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
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 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
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 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7262
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7262
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(919) 962-9378
Roxboro, NC 27573
(919) 962-9378
Gr: K-1 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
27573, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27573, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27573, NC include Roxboro Community School, Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp and Person High School.
How many public schools are located in 27573?
8 public schools are located in 27573.
What percentage of students in 27573 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 27573 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27573?
27573 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).