Surry Central High

www.surry.k12.nc.us

679 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Surry Central High School, located in Dobson, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Surry County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and college and career readiness. With a diverse curriculum, the institution offers a range of core academic courses alongside various electives, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs, all designed to encourage student engagement and personal achievement.

As a vital part of the Dobson community, Surry Central focuses on preparing students for life after graduation by bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, community involvement, and a focus on student well-being, the school strives to cultivate a culture of excellence and pride. For more information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, or school initiatives, families and community members can visit their official district website at [http://www.surry.k12.nc.us](http://www.surry.k12.nc.us).

679

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Surry Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	271
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	12

White
385 (56.7%)
Hispanic
271 (39.9%)
Two or More
12 (1.8%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
Black
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Surry County Schools
Phone:	(336)386-8842
Website:	http://www.surry.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	676
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 171

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 153

Grade 12 186