Surry County Public Schools
691 Students
3 Schools
District Overview
Located at 45 School Street in Surry, Virginia, Surry County Public Schools is an active, traditional school system offering a complete educational pathway from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in a distant rural setting within the broader Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk metropolitan region, the district operates three public schools designed to foster community engagement and academic achievement. As a traditional, non-charter district, Surry County Public Schools serves as a vital educational hub for local families, maintaining strong lines of communication through its central administration office at (757) 294-5229 and its online portal at surryschools.net.
According to federal educational records from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a close-knit student body of 691 learners, encompassing a diverse population balanced across primary and secondary grade levels. A defining feature of the district is its substantial commitment to personnel, maintaining a total staffing context of 386 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated workforce includes 164 FTE classroom teachers, 25 instructional aides, and nearly 200 support staff members. This robust ratio of educators and support personnel to students enables Surry County Public Schools to provide tailored academic attention, comprehensive wrap-around services, and a highly supportive learning environment tailored to its rural community.
According to federal educational records from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a close-knit student body of 691 learners, encompassing a diverse population balanced across primary and secondary grade levels. A defining feature of the district is its substantial commitment to personnel, maintaining a total staffing context of 386 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated workforce includes 164 FTE classroom teachers, 25 instructional aides, and nearly 200 support staff members. This robust ratio of educators and support personnel to students enables Surry County Public Schools to provide tailored academic attention, comprehensive wrap-around services, and a highly supportive learning environment tailored to its rural community.
3
Total Schools
691
Total Students
164.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 289 |
| Hispanic | 46 |
| Black | 300 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 50 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black300 (43.4%)
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White289 (41.8%)
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Two or More50 (7.2%)
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Hispanic46 (6.7%)
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Asian4 (0.6%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.3%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 3 |
| Students: | 691* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 164.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.2 |
Schools in Surry County Public Schools
Found 3 Schools
201 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
198 Students
High School 9th - 12th
292 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th