Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, North Surry High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina 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 North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Surry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Surry High School's student population of 823 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
North Surry High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Surry High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
3%
25%
White
68%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Surry High School's ranking?
North Surry High School is ranked #217 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Surry High School often compared to?
North Surry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Surry Central High School, Surry Early College 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 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Surry High School?
The graduation rate of North Surry High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Surry High School?
823 students attend North Surry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of North Surry High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Surry High School?
North Surry High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Surry High School offer ?
North Surry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Surry High School part of?
North Surry High School is part of Surry County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2007
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.
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