School district or education agency · NCES 3703630

Person County Schools

Timberlake, NC

District overview See comparisons

Students4,346

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools12

operational schools · 2023–24

Students4,346

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$13,682

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictNCUnited States

Academic standing2025

41st percentile45th percentile45th percentile

This district is 4 percentile points lower than the state figure and 4 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

28.0%28.7%27.8%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$15,874$13,391$19,509

This district is $2,483 per student higher than the state figure and $3,635 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$13,682$12,316$15,859

This district is $1,366 per student higher than the state figure and $2,177 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,541$1,359$1,964

This district is $182 per student higher than the state figure and $423 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$549$215$336

This district is $334 per student higher than the state figure and $213 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,534$1,306$1,793

This district is $228 per student higher than the state figure and $259 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,698$7,126$8,742

This district is $572 per student higher than the state figure and $1,044 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,204$2,889$3,769

This district is $315 per student higher than the state figure and $565 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$489$5,278$11,715

This district is $4,789 per student lower than the state figure and $11,226 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$124$656$869

This district is $532 per student lower than the state figure and $745 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

15:115:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

395:1340:1376:1

This district is 55 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 19 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

131.7128.4138.9

This district is 3.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 7.2 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

14.614.718.5

This district is 0.1 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 3.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.70.50.9

This district is 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

97.7%99.3%99.0%

This district is 1.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

2.7%2.0%2.6%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

1.2%1.5%2.9%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

2.9%8.7%12.0%

This district is 5.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

13.7%11.9%14.0%

This district is 1.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.3%1.9%3.9%

This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

90.4%92.5%95.8%

This district is 2.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+0.3%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

74.6%50.8%50.6%

This district is 23.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 24.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

6.9%7.8%4.5%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

14.7%15.6%9.0%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

28.8%13.3%6.7%

This district is 15.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 22.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

8.6%6.9%5.1%

This district is 1.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

18.2%15.6%14.4%

This district is 2.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K52 students

1.2%

Kindergarten–grade 52,028 students

46.7%

Grades 6–8954 students

22.0%

Grades 9–121,291 students

29.7%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten52

Kindergarten299

Grade 1328

Grade 2335

Grade 3339

Grade 4373

Grade 5354

Grade 6307

Grade 7317

Grade 8330

Grade 9395

Grade 10317

Grade 11324

Grade 12255

Students by race and ethnicity

White2,105 (48.4%)

Black or African American1,315 (30.3%)

Hispanic/Latino603 (13.9%)

Two or more races298 (6.9%)

Asian13 (0.3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native10 (0.2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2 (0.0%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

52Students enrolled in pre-K

16Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

3.3:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District1.2%

NC1.5%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

572.2All district staff, full-time equivalent

294.2Teachers, full-time equivalent

11School counselors, full-time equivalent

3School psychologists, full-time equivalent

63.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

4.5Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

20School administrators, full-time equivalent

52.7Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers16 FTE

Kindergarten teachers19.9 FTE

Elementary teachers171.8 FTE

Secondary teachers84.5 FTE

Ungraded teachers2 FTE

Elementary school counselors4.4 FTE

Secondary school counselors5 FTE

Instructional coordinators8 FTE

District administrators9 FTE

District administrative support14.9 FTE

School administrative support17.6 FTE

Library and media support2.7 FTE

Other support staff71.2 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

310Total completers

303Regular diplomas

7Other state-recognized credentials

35Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District97.7%

NC99.3%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District2.7%

NC2.0%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

2.9%Students learning English126 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.9%

NC8.7%

U.S.12.0%

13.7%Students receiving IDEA special-education services591 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District13.7%

NC11.9%

U.S.14.0%

1.3%Students with Section 504 plans52 students · 10 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.3%

NC1.9%

U.S.3.9%

0.7%English learners also receiving IDEA services31 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.7%

NC1.3%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

90.4%Teachers reported as certified

84Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District90.4%

NC92.5%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

6,086children ages 5 to 17

1,107estimated to live in families below the poverty line

18.2%about 1 in 5 school-age children

District18.2%

NC15.6%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in NC receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Alexander County SchoolsTaylorsville, NC4,365 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Macon County SchoolsFranklin, NC4,460 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Asheboro City SchoolsAsheboro, NC4,363 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Currituck County SchoolsBarco, NC4,554 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public SchoolsElizabeth City, NC4,719 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged1,589 assessments

56 out of 100

White students1,858 assessments

53 out of 100

Fem1,949 assessments

43 out of 100

Mal2,087 assessments

40 out of 100

Hispanic students664 assessments

36 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students2,447 assessments

33 out of 100

Black students1,160 assessments

26 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

7Elementary schools

2Middle schools

1Other schools

2High schools

8Rural setting

4Town setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

18.4%Federal

57.1%State

24.5%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$13,682Total current spending per student

$8,795Instruction per student

$4,249Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$12.8MFederal revenue18.4% of total revenue

$39.6MState revenue57.1% of total revenue

$17MLocal revenue24.5% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,795Instructionper student

$4,249Student and instructional supportper student

$1,534Special educationper student

$981Building operations and maintenanceper student

$493Student transportationper student

$638Food servicesper student

$233Technologyper student

People costs

$33.7MSalaries$7,698 per student

$14MEmployee benefits$3,204 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$2.4MEquipmentFY 2023

$6.7MCapital outlay$1,541 per student

$4.3MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$2.1MDebt outstanding at year end$489 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$542KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$64KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$1.9MTitle I$444 per student

$1MIDEA special education$232 per student

$129KCareer and technical education$29 per student

$2.5MChild nutrition$576 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,423

FY 2023$13,682

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$589

FY 2023$1,541

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$619

FY 2023$489

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2127%

1,154 of 4,272 students

2021–2241.5%

1,776 of 4,282 students

2022–2328%

1,211 of 4,322 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

6.3Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE12 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE12 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I3 reporting schools

Calculus3 reporting schools

Biology3 reporting schools

Chemistry3 reporting schools

Physics3 reporting schools

Computer science3 reporting schools

Advanced Placement3 reporting schools

Dual enrollment3 reporting schools

Gifted programs12 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate3 reporting schools

Athletics2 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

340Out-of-school suspensions12 reporting schoolsSee schools →384In-school suspensions12 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals12 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests12 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

50%Schools reporting Wi-Fi12 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber12 reporting schools

0Student devices reported11 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?28% chronically absent2022–23 · 4,322 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?7 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$13,682current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?395:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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