For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 661 students in Surry County, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Surry County, NC is Millennium Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surry County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Surry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Surry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millennium Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Old Springs Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-7570
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-7570
Grades: K-12
| 661 students
Surry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
195 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 701-1905
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 701-1905
Grades: 2-4
| 78 students
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 charter schools in Surry County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Surry County, NC include Millennium Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Surry County?
1 public charter schools are located in Surry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Surry County?
Surry County public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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