Surry Early College

www.surry.k12.nc.us

296 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Surry Early College, located in Dobson, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Surry County Schools district. Unlike a traditional high school, the program is designed to provide students with a rigorous, accelerated academic experience by integrating high school coursework with college-level curriculum. By partnering with local higher education institutions, the school allows students to earn both a high school diploma and significant college credit—or even an associate degree—simultaneously, often at little to no cost to the families.

The school is structured to support students who are looking for a unique, focused learning environment that promotes post-secondary success. By fostering a small, supportive community, Surry Early College emphasizes independent thinking, time management, and academic maturity. This model is particularly beneficial for students who are ready to transition into college-level studies earlier than their peers, providing them with a distinct head start on their professional or academic futures while still benefiting from the guidance of a dedicated high school faculty.

296

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

35.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Surry Early College
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	111
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	7

White
167 (56.4%)
Hispanic
111 (37.5%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
Black
6 (2.0%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)

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)386-3621
Website:	http://www.surry.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
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 13 26

Grade 9 69

Grade 10 68

Grade 11 70

Grade 12 63