Northern Middle vs Person High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Middle
Roxboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
Person High
Roxboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
| Measure | Northern Middle Roxboro, North Carolina | Person High Roxboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 469 | #434 of 528 |
| National rank | #13623 of 15,369 | #14542 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 454 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Roxboro | Roxboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Person High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 20.9).
- •Person High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Person High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Northern Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Northern Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 25.9).
- •Person High is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 454.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northern Middle better than Person High?
On the Success Index (US), Person High ranks higher (24.2 vs 20.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Northern Middle and Person High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Roxboro and Roxboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Middle: 454. Person High: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Middle and Person High rank in North Carolina?
Northern Middle is 362nd of 469 and Person High is 434th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).