Southern Middle

Person County Schools
209 Southern Middle Sch Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
456 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Southern Middle School, located in Roxboro, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in Person County. Part of the Person County Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and social responsibility for students in the middle grades. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school community focuses on maintaining an engaging learning atmosphere, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. By leveraging its website to communicate with families and the community, Southern Middle School prioritizes transparency and involvement, working to bridge the gap between home and school to ensure that every student has the resources and support necessary to succeed in a safe and structured environment.
456
Total Students
29.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    235 (51.5%)
  • Black
    105 (23.0%)
  • Hispanic
    79 (17.3%)
  • Two or More
    35 (7.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Person County Schools
Phone: (336)599-6995
Website: http://www.pcsnc.org/o/southernms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 453
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 134
Grade 7 160
Grade 8 162
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Northern Middle
Person County Schools
454 Students
1935 Carver Dr
Roxboro, NC 27574 (3.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th