Best Schools in Surry County, NC
Surry County, NC has a total of 32 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 11,267 students attend Surry County, NC schools. On average, schools in Surry County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Surry County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Surry County, NC
Surry County, NC has 7 high schools with 3,452 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Surry County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Surry County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Surry Early College
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 298 Students
2. Elkin High
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
3. Mount Airy High
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Mount Airy City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
4. East Surry High
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
5. North Surry High
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
6. Surry Central High
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
Best Middle Schools in Surry County, NC
Surry County, NC has 6 middle schools with 2,253 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Surry County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Surry County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Elkin Middle
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
2. Central Middle
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
3. Meadowview Magnet Middle
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
4. Pilot Mountain Middle
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
5. Mount Airy Middle
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Mount Airy City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
6. J Sam Gentry Middle
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 363 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Surry County, NC
Surry County, NC has 16 elementary schools with 4,717 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Surry County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Surry County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Shoals Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
2. White Plains Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
3. Copeland Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
4. Mountain Park Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
5. Dobson Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
6. Elkin Elementary
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
7. Franklin Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
8. Pilot Mountain Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
9. Westfield Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
10. Flat Rock Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 183 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Surry County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Surry County, NC has a total population of 71,359 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Surry County, 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 Surry County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Surry County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Surry County, 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 Surry County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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