Person High vs South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Person High
Roxboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
South Elementary
Roxboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
| Measure | Person High Roxboro, North Carolina | South Elementary Roxboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 528 | #1375 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14542 of 16,910 | #48575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,165 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Roxboro | Roxboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Person High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 12.8).
- •Person High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Person High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •South Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.7%).
- •South Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 25.9).
- •Person High is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 463.
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 Person High better than South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Person High ranks higher (24.2 vs 12.8 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 Person High and South Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Roxboro and Roxboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Person High: 1,165. South Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Person High and South Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Person High is 434th of 528 and South Elementary is 1375th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).