Is Southern Middle a good school?

Southern Middle ranks 330 th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southern Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended Southern Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Southern Middle?

Students at Southern Middle are 52% White, 26% African American, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Southern Middle attend?

Students who attend Southern Middle usually go on to attend Person High

Southern Middle

Summary:

Southern Middle School is a public middle school serving 514 students in grades 6-8 in Roxboro, North Carolina. As part of the Person County Schools district, Southern Middle consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, particularly for certain student subgroups.

One of the key strengths of Southern Middle is its strong academic performance. The school consistently ranks higher than the Person County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in subjects like Mathematics and Science. Additionally, the school's African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students often outperform their peers at the state and district levels. Southern Middle also stands out in its support for students with special needs, with its special education and disabled student populations ranking among the top in the state.

When compared to nearby schools like Lucas Middle and Northern Middle, Southern Middle generally outperforms these schools in academic proficiency. However, the school's ranking for gifted and talented students has been in the middle range, suggesting a potential area for improvement. Despite serving a population with greater socioeconomic challenges, Southern Middle has maintained a stable 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a consistent level of academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

209 Southern Middle Sch Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573

(336) 599-6995

District: Person County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
330^th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,679

Students who attend Southern Middle usually attend:

High:

Person High

Feeder schools for Southern Middle:

Elementary:	Helena Elementary
	Oak Lane Elementary
	South Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 514

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.9%

African American:

26.1%

Hispanic:

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southern Middle ranks better than 58.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Southern Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), African American (26.1%), Hispanic (17.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Middle is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Southern Middle employs 33.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Middle is $9,679.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Middle 330^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Southern Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

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 Southern Middle

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Rank History for all students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	54.06	320^th	598	46.5%
2007	57.50	292^nd	606	51.8%
2008	48.29	364^th	620	41.3%
2009	49.69	374^th	630	40.6%
2010	49.62	392^nd	640	38.8%
2011	65.02	248^th	648	61.7%
2012	53.50	377^th	662	43.1%
2013	37.64	424^th	673	37.0%
2014	38.39	385^th	627	38.6%
2015	43.28	409^th	705	42.0%
2016	40.09	438^th	692	36.7%
2017	52.75	343^rd	694	50.6%
2018	55.08	326^th	691	52.8%
2019	56.09	328^th	737	55.5%
2021	42.23	415^th	741	44.0%
2022	56.41	331^st	786	57.9%
2023	48.33	392^nd	784	50.0%
2024	55.41	330^th	793	58.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.87	89^th	221	59.7%
2022	30.24	212^th	283	25.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	54.85	91^st	312	70.8%
2023	66.86	46^th	318	85.5%
2024	58.26	91^st	356	74.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.51	162^nd	473	65.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	65.57	163^rd	604	73.0%
2019	58.77	227^th	639	64.5%
2021	37.26	399^th	633	37.0%
2022	62.51	194^th	689	71.8%
2023	52.97	308^th	735	58.1%
2024	59.86	257^th	743	65.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	45.71	407^th	656	38.0%
2019	54.55	315^th	684	53.9%
2021	44.83	377^th	706	46.6%
2022	55.46	299^th	733	59.2%
2023	48.63	373^rd	731	49.0%
2024	56.41	301^st	738	59.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	78.49	35^th	475	92.6%
2019	74.00	65^th	504	87.1%
2021	51.56	169^th	478	64.6%
2022	58.97	103^rd	449	77.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	38.55	349^th	416	16.1%
2021	59.45	210^th	448	53.1%
2022	55.50	248^th	450	44.9%
2023	58.86	221^st	452	51.1%
2024	62.53	177^th	461	61.6%

See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	62.24	248^th	665	62.7%
2019	55.58	311^th	697	55.4%
2021	40.69	420^th	711	40.9%
2022	54.78	322^nd	748	57.0%
2023	45.83	394^th	747	47.3%
2024	51.37	352^nd	751	53.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	63.65	123^rd	494	75.1%
2019	52.94	207^th	519	60.1%
2021	30.52	383^rd	533	28.1%
2022	56.69	180^th	550	67.3%
2023	40.78	313^th	559	44.0%
2024	54.11	203^rd	560	63.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	58.50	163^rd	472	65.5%
2019	65.30	114^th	493	76.9%
2021	52.02	221^st	522	57.7%
2022	45.64	291^st	541	46.2%
2023	52.15	240^th	553	56.6%
2024	60.51	174^th	564	69.1%

See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Southern Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	41.32	382^nd	596	35.9%
2019	49.04	319^th	624	48.9%
2021	38.67	386^th	632	38.9%
2022	58.21	256^th	658	61.1%
2023	46.45	351^st	656	46.5%
2024	51.04	312^th	652	52.1%

See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle 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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Enrollment information for Southern Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	353	215	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
1989	374	183	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	558
1990	403	197	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-9	592
1991	377	207	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	3	591
1992	362	227	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1993	244	143	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1994	254	138	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1995	402	214	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
1996	402	214	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
1997	389	206	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	604
1998	419	225	2	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	658
1999	433	255	1	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	705
2000	455	265	1	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	740
2001	476	261	0	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	754
2002	485	241	0	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	752
2003	485	241	0	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	752
2004	437	231	0	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	697
2005	466	242	0	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	735
2006	437	260	1	24	5	n/a	n/a	0	727
2007	413	231	1	36	4	n/a	n/a	15	700
2008	384	221	2	50	4	n/a	n/a	17	678
2009	354	232	2	48	3	n/a	n/a	0	639
2010	329	217	2	48	8	n/a	n/a	0	604
2011	353	151	0	48	3	0	33	0	588
2012	332	186	0	47	5	0	31	0	601
2013	304	192	0	57	4	0	32	0	589
2014	283	198	2	51	5	0	27	0	566
2015	297	186	2	50	3	0	23	0	561
2016	286	144	1	51	3	0	27	0	512
2017	283	122	0	40	5	0	28	0	478
2018	253	101	2	42	7	0	38	0	443
2019	238	128	3	47	3	0	33	0	452
2020	225	125	3	51	0	0	36	0	440
2021	248	136	1	62	0	0	28	0	475
2022	239	144	0	80	0	0	22	0	485
2023	267	134	1	91	0	0	21	0	514

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 Southern Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	575	47.0	12.2	23.3
1989	558	47.0	11.8	56.3
1990	592	47.0	12.5	41.9
1991	591	47.0	12.5	42
1992	595	47.0	12.6	20.8
1993	393	32.0	12.3	48.6
1994	398	33.0	12.1	34.9
1995	630	46.0	13.7	25.9
1996	630	46.0	13.7	25.9
1997	604	47.0	12.9	28.8
1998	658	55.0	12.0	28.1
1999	705	58.0	12.2	35.5
2000	740	60.0	12.3	37.7
2001	754	62.0	12.2	34
2002	752	50.0	15.0	36.4
2003	752	50.0	15.0	36.4
2004	697	50.0	13.9	39.6
2005	735	50.0	14.7	41.2
2006	727	50.0	14.5	43.5
2007	700	53.4	13.1	47.9
2008	678	53.4	12.7	47.2
2009	639	44.2	14.5	46.8
2010	604	40.9	14.7	53
2011	588	40.9	14.3	55.4
2012	601	40.3	14.9	54.2
2013	589	38.3	15.3	60.3
2014	566	37.0	15.2	61.7
2015	561	34.0	16.5	57.6
2016	512	34.0	15.0	59
2017	478	28.5	16.7	52.7
2018	443	28.0	15.8	49.7
2019	452	27.8	16.2	55.1
2020	440	29.3	15.0	52.5
2021	475	32.4	14.6	47.8
2022	485	34.2	14.1	54.4
2023	514	33.4	15.3	63

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 Southern Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	575	47.0	12.2	23.3
1989	558	47.0	11.8	56.3
1990	592	47.0	12.5	41.9
1991	591	47.0	12.5	42
1992	595	47.0	12.6	20.8
1993	393	32.0	12.3	48.6
1994	398	33.0	12.1	34.9
1995	630	46.0	13.7	25.9
1996	630	46.0	13.7	25.9
1997	604	47.0	12.9	28.8
1998	658	55.0	12.0	28.1
1999	705	58.0	12.2	35.5
2000	740	60.0	12.3	37.7
2001	754	62.0	12.2	34
2002	752	50.0	15.0	36.4
2003	752	50.0	15.0	36.4
2004	697	50.0	13.9	39.6
2005	735	50.0	14.7	41.2
2006	727	50.0	14.5	43.5
2007	700	53.4	13.1	47.9
2008	678	53.4	12.7	47.2
2009	639	44.2	14.5	46.8
2010	604	40.9	14.7	53
2011	588	40.9	14.3	55.4
2012	601	40.3	14.9	54.2
2013	589	38.3	15.3	60.3
2014	566	37.0	15.2	61.7
2015	561	34.0	16.5	57.6
2016	512	34.0	15.0	59
2017	478	28.5	16.7	52.7
2018	443	28.0	15.8	49.7
2019	452	27.8	16.2	55.1
2020	440	29.3	15.0	52.5
2021	475	32.4	14.6	47.8
2022	485	34.2	14.1	54.4
2023	514	33.4	15.3	63

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 Southern Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,337 (13.8%)	$8,342 (86.2%)	$9,679

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 328^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 392^nd of 784 Middle schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Southern Middle)	70.6	52.9	17.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Person County Schools)	61	51.6	9.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Southern Middle)	64.7	38.1	26.6%
6th Grade Reading (Person County Schools)	58.5	39.2	19.3%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southern Middle)	49	48.8	0.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Person County Schools)	44.6	41.3	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Southern Middle)	58.9	43.9	15%
7th Grade Reading (Person County Schools)	52.6	41.8	10.8%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southern Middle)	54.7	48.6	6.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Person County Schools)	49.5	36.1	13.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Southern Middle)	47.1	41	6.1%
8th Grade Reading (Person County Schools)	45.5	38.8	6.7%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Southern Middle)	82.1	77.7	4.4%
8th Grade Science (Person County Schools)	75.6	67.5	8.1%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	452	514	13.7%
African American	128	134	4.7%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	47	91	93.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	238	267	12.2%
Two or More Races	33	21	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.1%	63%	7.9%

Schools Near Southern Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (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	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
Southern Middle	Public	6-8	209 Southern Middle Sch Rd	Roxboro	27573	Person County	Person County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 599-6995	514	33	15.3	63.0%	267 (51.9%)	134 (26.1%)	91 (17.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	55.4	330^th of 793 public middle schools	58.4%		48.3	392^nd of 784 public middle schools	50.0%	62				61.7	63.1	50.3	42.2	45.6	40.8	76.9	$9,679	$1,337	$8,342
Northern Middle	Public	6-8	1935 Carver Dr	Roxboro	27574	Person County	Person County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 599-6344	462	28	16.5	71.9%	198 (42.9%)	182 (39.4%)	47 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.7%)	28.2	578^th of 793 public middle schools	27.1%		26.8	588^th of 784 public middle schools	25.0%	10				54.2	31.0	28.2	33.5	32.1	33.7	66.3	$8,611	$930	$7,681
Discovery Charter	Public, Charter	6-10	501 Orange Factory Road	Bahama	27503	Durham County	Discovery Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(984) 888-5504	332	23	14.1		162 (48.8%)	110 (33.1%)	34 (10.2%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	55.9	323^rd of 793 public middle schools	59.3%		57.3	311^th of 784 public middle schools	60.3%	12	36.8	50.0	8.2	54.3	42.6	32.7	58.7	56.4	58.4	73.3
Lucas Middle	Public	6-8	923 Snow Hill Road	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3843	371	36	10.2	69.8%	49 (13.2%)	177 (47.7%)	124 (33.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)	22.6	637^th of 793 public middle schools	19.7%		23.4	630^th of 784 public middle schools	19.6%	7				40.6	37.1	24.0	42.0	33.3	33.6	42.4	$11,258	$1,302	$9,956

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