Person High School is a school in Roxboro, North Carolina. It is the only high school in the Person County School district.
History In the 1890s, Person High School was known as Roxboro High School.
In 1925, a new school was built at a cost of $75,000. At this time, only 150 students were enrolled. In 1966, the school was converted into an elementary school after a new high school was built nearby.
In 1969, Roxboro High School and the Person County High School for African Americans were merged, with the latter becoming a junior high school. Later that year, the school was renamed to Person County Senior High School.
In 2003, at least 25 students were suspended after defying the school's ban on clothing displaying the Confederate flag.
Athletics Person High School is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are currently classified as a 5A school. The school is a member of the Mid-Carolina 4A/5A/6A Conference.Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved May 26, 2026. The school colors are blue and white, and its team name is the Rockets.
Sports at Person include: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling.Person (Roxboro, NC) High School Sports. MaxPreps. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
Person won back-to-back NCHSAA 4A volleyball state championships in 2006 and 2007.Volleyball State Championship Results. NCHSAA. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
Notable alumni Jamie Barnette (born 1976), former Canadian Football League quarterback, played collegiately at NC State(February 13, 2023). NC high school football state records: Most passing yards (season). highschoolot.com. Retrieved May 26, 2026. Mary Jayne Harrelson (born 1978), middle-distance runner, won two NCAA Division I championships in the 1500 meters at Appalachian State[https://www.ncpreptrack.com/Sub4MilersFromNC.html North Carolina high school runners who later became Sub-4:00 Milers]. NCPrepTrack.com. Retrieved May 26, 2026. Wendy Palmer (born 1974), former WNBA player and All-Star selection in 2000Wendy Palmer Selected to 2025 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Class. virginiasports.com. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
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