For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,712 students in Person County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Person County, NC are Roxboro Community School, Southern Middle School and Pcs Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Person County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Person County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1935 Carver Dr
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Person County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Person County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Person County, NC include Roxboro Community School, Southern Middle School and Pcs Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Person County?
4 public middle schools are located in Person County.
What is the racial composition of students in Person County?
Person County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Person County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Person County include: Southern Middle School vs. Northern Middle School, Northern Middle School vs. Southern Middle School
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