Person High vs Southern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 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
Southern Middle
Roxboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Person High Roxboro, North Carolina | Southern Middle Roxboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 528 | #235 of 469 |
| National rank | #14542 of 16,910 | #11317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,165 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Roxboro | Roxboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 24.2).
- •Person High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Southern Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Southern Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Southern Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 25.9).
- •Person High is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 456.
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 Southern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Middle ranks higher (32.9 vs 24.2 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 Southern Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Roxboro and Roxboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Person High: 1,165. Southern Middle: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Person High and Southern Middle rank in North Carolina?
Person High is 434th of 528 and Southern Middle is 235th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).