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Northern Middle School vs. Roxboro Community School

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School Overview

School
Northern Middle School
1935 Carver Dr
Roxboro, NC 27574
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Roxboro Community School
115 Lake Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573
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10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Roxboro Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 456 students in grades 6-8, Northern Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 714 students in grades 6-12, Roxboro Community School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
456 students
714 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northern Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roxboro Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northern Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roxboro Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northern Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roxboro Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Person County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roxboro Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roxboro Community School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2079 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#122 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northern Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roxboro Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Person County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roxboro Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roxboro Community School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Person County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roxboro Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roxboro Community School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Person County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roxboro Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Roxboro Community School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Roxboro Community School with the average graduation rate observed in the Roxboro Community School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northern Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Roxboro Community School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
147
114
Grade 7 Students
152
111
Grade 8 Students
157
110
Grade 9 Students
-
117
Grade 10 Students
-
94
Grade 11 Students
-
88
Grade 12 Students
-
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Person County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Roxboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Roxboro Community School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Person County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roxboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roxboro Community School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Person County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roxboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roxboro Community School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
37%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Person County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roxboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roxboro Community School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
42%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Person County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roxboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roxboro Community School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Person County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roxboro Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roxboro Community School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Person County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roxboro Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roxboro Community School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Person County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roxboro Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roxboro Community School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Person County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roxboro Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roxboro Community School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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