For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 661 students in Surry County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Surry County, NC is Millennium Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surry County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Surry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Surry County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millennium Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Old Springs Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-7570
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-7570
Gr: K-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Surry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
195 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 701-1905
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 701-1905
Gr: 2-4 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
2587 Pleasant Ridge Road
State Road, NC 28676
(336) 874-2721
State Road, NC 28676
(336) 874-2721
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
7165 Nc 89 Hwy W
Westfield, NC 27053
(336) 351-2453
Westfield, NC 27053
(336) 351-2453
Gr: K-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Surry County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Surry County, NC include Millennium Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Surry County?
1 public charter schools are located in Surry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Surry County?
Surry County public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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