Enrollment
456
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roxboro, NC
Southern Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southern Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370363001486
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Roxboro · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Middle ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Roxboro, NC.
School address
District: Person County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370363001486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southern Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southern Middle
Southern Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Roxboro, North Carolina, enrolling 456 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.2% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 471 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #407, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 119 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 456 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Roxboro's middle schools, it stands alongside Northern Middle (454 students): Southern Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 16.8:1).
Person County Schools also operates Person High (1,165 students) and Helena Elementary (512 students) alongside Southern Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southern Middle compares
Southern Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
African American 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Southern Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Person County Schools, which includes Southern Middle.
$13,423
Per student
+12%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 55.0%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Southern Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stories Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Roxboro
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southern Middle
How many students attend Southern Middle?
Southern Middle has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roxboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Middle?
58.2% of students at Southern Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southern Middle is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Roxboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Middle?
Southern Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southern Middle rank among public schools in Roxboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Middle ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Roxboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Roxboro on the city page.
Is Southern Middle a good school?
Southern Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Person County Schools?
Besides Southern Middle, Person County Schools also operates Person High (1,165 students), Helena Elementary (512 students), and South Elementary (463 students). See the Person County Schools district page for the complete list.
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