For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,141 students in 27573, NC (there are , serving 177 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 27573, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27573, NC are Roxboro Community School, Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp and Person High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27573 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27573, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27573, NC 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roxboro Community School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 Lake Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Gr: 6-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 322-2275
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 322-2275
Gr: 9-13 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Person High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-8321
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-8321
Gr: 9-12 | 1,138 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Southern Middle Sch Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-6995
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-6995
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Pcs Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Hurdle Mills Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7133
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7133
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7262
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7262
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(919) 962-9378
Roxboro, NC 27573
(919) 962-9378
Gr: K-1 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
27573, North Carolina 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27573, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27573, NC include Roxboro Community School, Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp and Person High School.
How many public schools are located in 27573?
8 public schools are located in 27573.
What percentage of students in 27573 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 27573 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27573?
27573 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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