Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Surry County High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Surry County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Surry County High School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Surry County High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surry County High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
51%
22%
White
42%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surry County High School's ranking?
Surry County High School is ranked #57 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Surry County High School?
The graduation rate of Surry County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Surry County High School?
228 students attend Surry County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Surry County High School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Surry County High School?
Surry County High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Surry County High School offer ?
Surry County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Surry County High School part of?
Surry County High School is part of Surry Co PBLC Schs School District.
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