- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Southern Middle shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 370363001486 · Roxboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 13.8:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Person High (1,165 students)
Southern Middle shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southern Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Person High
Person High
1,165 students
- Helena Element
Helena Elementary
512 students
- South Elementa 463
South Elementary
463 students
- This school 456
Southern Middle
456 students
- Northern Middl 454
Northern Middle
454 students
- Stories Creek 397
Stories Creek Elementary
397 students
What this shows Southern Middle reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Middle compares
Southern Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,682
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Person County Schools reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.