Serving 198 students in grades 9-12, Surry County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Surry County High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dendron, VA, encompassing approximately 310.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.2 miles away.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Surry County High School's student population of 198 students has declined by 9% 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
198 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Surry County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surry County High School is 0.65, 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
#230 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
43%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
40%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #230 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Surry County High School often compared to?
Surry County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roanoke Rapids Early College High School, Colonial Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 88.8%.
How many students attend Surry County High School?
198 students attend Surry County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Surry County High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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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