For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,234 students in Surry County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Surry County, NC are Surry Early College, Elkin High School and East Surry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surry County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Surry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Surry County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkin High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Surry County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Surry Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-3621
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-3621
Grades: 9-13
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Elkin High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
334 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
East Surry High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 W Main Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2251
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mount Airy High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1011 N South St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5147
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5147
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Millennium Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Old Springs Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-7570
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-7570
Grades: K-12
| 752 students
Rank: #66.
North Surry High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2440 W Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5055
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5055
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: #77.
Surry Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
716 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8842
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8842
Grades: 9-12
| 655 students
Rank: #88.
Surry Online Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 North Crutchfield Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8215
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8215
Grades: 2-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
202 West Spring St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3135
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3135
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Surry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridges Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2587 Pleasant Ridge Road
State Road, NC 28676
(336) 874-2721
State Road, NC 28676
(336) 874-2721
Grades: K-8
| 172 students
7165 Nc 89 Hwy W
Westfield, NC 27053
(336) 351-2453
Westfield, NC 27053
(336) 351-2453
Grades: K-5
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Surry County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Surry County, NC include Surry Early College, Elkin High School and East Surry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Surry County, NC?
9 public high schools are located in Surry County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Surry County, NC?
Surry County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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