Serving 200 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 6:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Surry County High School's student population of 200 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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)
(20-21)80-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
48%
22%
White
36%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 schools are Surry County High School often compared to?
Surry County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonial Heights High School, Roanoke Rapids Early College High School by visitors of our site.
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 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Surry County High School?
200 students attend Surry County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Surry County High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Surry County High School?
Surry County High School has a student ration of 6:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Surry County High School part of?
Surry County High School is part of Surry County School District.
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