North Surry High

www.surry.k12.nc.us/

792 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Surry High School, located in Mount Airy, North Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the Surry County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a supportive environment, the institution aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education, while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

In addition to its core curriculum, North Surry High offers various athletics, arts programs, and career-technical education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to explore diverse interests and develop practical skills. The school emphasizes character development and student engagement, encouraging learners to take an active role in their education. As part of the Surry County school system, it benefits from district-wide resources and a shared vision of excellence, ensuring that students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in an evolving world.

792

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Surry High
Demographic	Student Count
White	521
Hispanic	214
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
521 (65.8%)
Hispanic
214 (27.0%)
Two or More
32 (4.0%)
Black
20 (2.5%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)789-5055
Website:	http://www.surry.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	789
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 9 179

Grade 10 205

Grade 11 212

Grade 12 196