Person High School

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Person High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1010 Ridge Rd,  Roxboro, NC
Person County Schools
3.1
3.0
1,165 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Dekel Jonte Hill
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
22%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
37.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
360:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
44.1%
Black
33.3%
Hispanic
16.5%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 134 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 128 Students
North Carolina State University 127 Students
East Carolina University 110 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 109 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 103 Students
Appalachian State University 87 Students
North Carolina Central University 74 Students
Western Carolina University 66 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 59 Students
Business 47 Students
Biology 39 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Criminology 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 16 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 139 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/16/2026
There were some cases where many students felt uncomfortable arounf certain teachers due to rumors & their experience. However, there are many opportunities at PHS like the golf club, art club, National honor society, etc..
1.0 Senior
2/4/2024
Multiple violent threats happened within the past few years, from gun threats to there being 8 fights in one day.
5.0 Senior
10/9/2019
More after school clubs and activities for athletes and people that love to play sports. Better chance to get better at what you want to do. Let us express ourselves more.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 student
4/28/2023
This school is barely passing the standards of what a public high school should be. Teachers, half the time, don't even know how their students learn and most try to make their subjects as dull and boring as humanly possible. Most assign busy work thinking that counts as teaching. There are a few te...
5.0 parent
7/3/2022
Great school, teachers are really awesome and care!!
5.0 student
9/26/2013
Great school and wonderful teachers. Always willing to help and ensure you are on the right path.
1.0 student
3/8/2011
This is honestly the worst school I have ever attended. The administraors are selective about who they punish, they're afraid to punish certain people and pick on those that are not "Christian like" or "too different". Also the dresscode policy is a tid bit outrageous. Wearing shorts is fine but if...

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Person High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Roxboro, NC and is served by the Person County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,165 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Person High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership, Roxboro Community School, Roxboro Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Roxboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Person High School.

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