For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,024 students in Person County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Person County, 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.
Person County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Person County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Person County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roxboro Community School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High 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 | 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.
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%
Person County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Person County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Person County, NC include Roxboro Community School, Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp and Person High School.
How many public high schools are located in Person County?
4 public high schools are located in Person County.
What is the racial composition of students in Person County?
Person County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Person County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Person County include: Person High School vs. Roxboro Community School, Roxboro Community School vs. Person High School
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