Person High

Person High is a public high school located in Roxboro, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,138 students. The school is part of the Person County Schools district, which is ranked 106 out of 242 districts in the state.

Person High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, receiving 1 or 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, White, Multi-racial, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented students. In contrast, the school's performance for English Language Learner students is relatively stronger, ranking in the top 15% of North Carolina high schools. Person High's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 83.1% to 91.3% over the past few years, which is below the state average.

Interestingly, Person Early College Innovation & Leadership, a smaller high school within the same district, consistently outperforms Person High across various metrics, including statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic achievement. Additionally, Roxboro Community School, a public charter high school located near Person High, significantly outperforms both Person High and the state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and English.