North Surry High School
- North Surry High School serves 878 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
North Surry High School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- North Surry High School's student population of 878 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 878 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Surry High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Surry High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1799 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 17% |
| Black | 4% | 26% |
| White | 77% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Surry County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Surry High School is Mount Airy High School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is J Sam Gentry Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J Sam Gentry Middle School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Airy J Sam Gentry Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 355 students
1.1 miles
1915 W Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336)786-4155 1.1 6-8 355 - Mount Airy Meadowview Magnet Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 413 students
1.8 miles
1282 Mckinney Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336)789-0276 1.8 6-8 413 - Mount Airy Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 543 students
2.4 miles
519 S Franklin Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336)786-2459 2.4 PK-5 543 - Mount Airy Mount Airy High School Grades: 9-12 | 515 students
3.3 miles
1011 N South St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336)789-5147 3.3 9-12 515 - Mount Airy White Plains Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 331 students
3.8 miles
710 Cadle Ford Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336)320-3434 3.8 PK-5 331
School Reviews
| 5 A - The quality of the academic programs are awesome. They are one of the best in the state.
B. They have a wide variety of music, art, sports, and extracurricular activities including the best ROTC program in the state.
D. The facilities are awesome. They are trying to update the school by adding on for the wellbeing of their students and their education.
E. Parents are encouraged to get involved in the school. Go Check it out.As a gformer student, I love this school and I am proud to be a member of the North Surry High School Class of 1998. - Posted by Student/Alumni - itsan |
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