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:
513th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,129 Help


Feeder schools for Person High:

Elementary:    Helena Elementary
    North Elementary
    North End Elementary
    Oak Lane Elementary
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Middle:    Northern Middle
    Southern Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,079

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.7%
African American:
31.6%
Hispanic:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Person High ranks worse than 80.2% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Person High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), African American (31.6%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Person High is 18.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Person High is $10,129.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Person High:

SchoolDigger ranks Person High 513th 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 101st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Person High

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.21 231st 431 46.4%
2007 35.02 325th 453 28.3%
2008 38.14 335th 477 29.8%
2009 33.33 374th 490 23.7%
2010 37.03 372nd 499 25.5%
2011 55.27 234th 506 53.8%
2012 36.25 337th 502 32.9%
2013 33.62 284th 505 43.8%
2014 26.79 303rd 451 32.8%
2015 34.91 297th 531 44.1%
2016 23.70 363rd 507 28.4%
2017 27.00 330th 476 30.7%
2018 25.89 347th 469 26.0%
2019 20.37 405th 514 21.2%
2021 25.57 436th 594 26.6%
2022 37.65 371st 621 40.3%
2023 31.39 424th 626 32.3%
2024 20.44 513th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.04 120th 185 35.1%
2019 8.61 190th 195 2.6%
2021 58.12 73rd 199 63.3%
2022 42.25 122nd 226 46.0%
2023 38.61 161st 249 35.3%
2024 23.41 222nd 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 150th 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 327th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.86 305th 424 28.1%
2019 21.68 358th 446 19.7%
2021 27.73 293rd 432 32.2%
2022 36.34 329th 544 39.5%
2023 34.17 376th 597 37.0%
2024 21.30 501st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.51 345th 449 23.2%
2019 18.26 403rd 475 15.2%
2021 25.66 330th 475 30.5%
2022 42.49 336th 594 43.4%
2023 35.79 378th 588 35.7%
2024 18.14 506th 602 15.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Person High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.13 156th 349 55.3%
2019 28.41 278th 364 23.6%
2021 23.84 286th 334 14.4%
2022 37.98 174th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.84 312th 325 4.0%
2021 15.18 308th 337 8.6%
2022 21.60 356th 398 10.6%
2023 25.61 356th 403 11.7%
2024 29.26 345th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.28 351st 463 24.2%
2019 20.51 387th 488 20.7%
2021 23.75 349th 481 27.4%
2022 32.67 388th 585 33.7%
2023 25.69 456th 602 24.3%
2024 21.69 486th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.19 271st 359 24.5%
2019 24.93 295th 369 20.1%
2021 26.88 264th 364 27.5%
2022 36.74 237th 430 44.9%
2023 34.32 267th 434 38.5%
2024 18.08 401st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.62 241st 340 29.1%
2019 27.44 272nd 354 23.2%
2021 38.84 187th 370 49.5%
2022 49.53 182nd 436 58.3%
2023 40.78 245th 449 45.4%
2024 34.05 290th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.53 358th 427 16.2%
2019 15.69 397th 444 10.6%
2021 18.43 368th 439 16.2%
2022 33.46 366th 534 31.5%
2023 28.61 405th 537 24.6%
2024 19.41 472nd 553 14.6%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Person High

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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

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Person High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 405th of 514 High schoolsRanks 424th 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)31.841.9
 10.1%
   End of Course Biology (Person County Schools)31.845.1
 13.3%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Person High)46.947.6
 0.7%
   End of Course English II (Person County Schools)50.148.7
 1.4%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Person High)35.838.4
 2.6%
   End of Course Math I (Person County Schools)35.840
 4.2%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Person High)17.443
 25.6%
   End of Course Math III (Person County Schools)2044.8
 24.8%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11631079
 7.2%
African American405341
 15.8%
American Indian58
 60%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic103147
 42.7%
Pacific Islander00
White581515
 11.4%
Two or More Races6662
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.7%60.1%
 11.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Person High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,079 students attended 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

Students at Person High are 48% White, 32% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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