Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Surry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Surry Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dendron, VA, covering approximately 310.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.4 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Surry Elementary School's student population of 292 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Excellence One Student At A Time
School Rankings
Surry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surry Elementary 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
#1432 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
43%
21%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surry Elementary School's ranking?
Surry Elementary School is ranked #1432 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Surry Elementary School?
292 students attend Surry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Surry Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Surry Elementary School?
Surry Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Surry Elementary School offer ?
Surry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Surry Elementary School part of?
Surry Elementary School is part of Surry County School District.
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