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Best Schools in Dobson, NC
Dobson, NC has 21 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,233 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Dobson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dobson, NC
The top high schools in Dobson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Surry Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 298 Students
2. Elkin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
3. East Surry High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
4. Surry Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
5. North Surry High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
6. Starmount High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 562 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dobson, NC
The top middle schools in Dobson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pilot Mountain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
2. Elkin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
3. Central Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
4. J Sam Gentry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 363 Students
5. Starmount Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dobson, NC
The top elementary schools in Dobson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shoals Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
2. Mountain Park Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
3. Rockford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
4. Dobson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
5. Copeland Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
6. Elkin Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
7. Cedar Ridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
8. Salem Christian Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Salem Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 118 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dobson, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dobson, NC has a total population of 7,893 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dobson, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dobson, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dobson, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dobson, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dobson, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dobson, NC
How many schools are in Dobson, NC?
Dobson, NC has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,233 students in total.
How do schools in Dobson perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Dobson score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Dobson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dobson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Dobson
7 of 7 schools in Dobson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3C: 2D: 1
All 7 public schools we grade in Dobson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.