Best Schools in Surry County, NC
Surry County, NC has 41 public schools (9 high, 9 middle, 19 elementary) serving 14,889 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Surry County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Surry County, NC
The top high schools in Surry County, 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. North Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students
4. East Surry High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
5. Mount Airy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Airy City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
6. East Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
7. Surry Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
8. North Surry High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
9. Starmount High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 562 Students
Best Middle Schools in Surry County, NC
The top middle schools in Surry County, 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. East Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
3. Mount Airy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Airy City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
4. Elkin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
5. North Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
6. Meadowview Magnet Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
7. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
8. J Sam Gentry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 363 Students
9. Starmount Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Surry County, NC
The top elementary schools in Surry County, 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. Pilot Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
3. Mountain Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
4. Rockford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
5. Dobson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
6. C B Eller Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
7. Copeland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
8. Elkin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
9. White Plains Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
10. Cedar Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 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.
Questions About Schools in Surry County, NC
How many schools are in Surry County, NC?
Surry County, NC has 41 public schools: 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 14,889 students in total.
How do schools in Surry County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Surry County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Surry County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Surry County?
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: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Surry County
6 places in Surry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Mount Airy (11)
- Dobson (7)
- Elkin (4)
- Pilot Mountain (4)
- Lowgap (1)
- State Road (1)
School districts (3)
- Surry County Schools (20 schools)
- Elkin City Schools (4 schools)
- Mount Airy City Schools (4 schools)