Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://x.com/ctruittnc?lang=en
Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://x.com/ctruittnc?lang=en
Person High School registered the highest enrollment among Person County's 14 schools in the 2023-24 school year, welcoming 1,121 students.
North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.
If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.
| School name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person High School | 1,032 | 1,121 | 8.6% |
| Roxboro Community School | 683 | 700 | 2.5% |
| Helena Elementary School | 526 | 523 | -0.6% |
| Southern Middle School | 507 | 488 | -3.7% |
| Northern Middle School | 456 | 462 | 1.3% |
| South Elementary School | 378 | 389 | 2.9% |
| Stories Creek Elementary School | 364 | 365 | 0.3% |
| Bethel Hill Charter | 353 | 349 | -1.1% |
| Woodland Elementary School | 228 | 231 | 1.3% |
| Oak Lane Elementary School | 222 | 224 | 0.9% |
| North End Elementary School | 169 | 165 | -2.4% |
| North Elementary School | 175 | 143 | -18.3% |
| Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp | 141 | 128 | -9.2% |
| Person County Schools Virtual Academy | 70 | 60 | -14.3% |
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