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Surry County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
20
Schools
7,340
Students
$13,317
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
64.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Surry County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 7,340 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,317 is near the national average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (20)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar Ridge ElementaryPK–05364
Copeland ElementaryPK–05249
Dobson ElementaryPK–05340
Flat Rock ElementaryPK–05183
Franklin ElementaryPK–05456
Mountain Park ElementaryPK–05172
Pilot Mountain ElementaryPK–05344
Rockford ElementaryPK–05344
Shoals ElementaryPK–05245
Westfield ElementaryPK–05176
White Plains ElementaryPK–05323
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Middle06–08490
J Sam Gentry Middle06–08363
Meadowview Magnet Middle06–08349
Pilot Mountain Middle06–08454
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Surry High09–12594
North Surry High09–12843
Surry Central High09–12669
Surry Early College09–13298
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Surry Online Magnet SchoolKG–1284
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,317Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
16%
State
60.1%
Local (property tax)
15.6%
Federal
24.3%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
7,340
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Surry County Schools?
Surry County Schools has 20 public schools, serving a total of 7,340 students.
What is the graduation rate for Surry County Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Surry County Schools spend per student?
Surry County Schools spends $13,317 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Surry County Schools?
64% of students in Surry County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Surry County Schools?
No, Surry County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Surry County Schools serve?
Surry County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Surry County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Surry County Schools is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.