NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Person County Schools roughly covers 12 schools within Person County and has a main office in Roxboro.
Among the 12 schools in Person County Schools, Person High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,032 students in the 2022-23 school year.
Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina's public schools face a significant funding gap. The state's per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.
North Carolina's public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Person High School | 1,032 |
| Helena Elementary School | 526 |
| Southern Middle School | 507 |
| Northern Middle School | 456 |
| South Elementary School | 378 |
| Stories Creek Elementary School | 364 |
| Woodland Elementary School | 228 |
| Oak Lane Elementary School | 222 |
| North Elementary School | 175 |
| North End Elementary School | 169 |
| Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp | 141 |
| Person County Schools Virtual Academy | 70 |
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