East Surry High

Surry County Schools
801 W Main Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
576 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
East Surry High School, located in the town of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Surry County community. As part of the Surry County Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, offering a variety of core curriculum courses alongside opportunities for student growth in extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational programs.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community pride, often characterized by the active involvement of families and local supporters. By focusing on both rigorous academic standards and character development, East Surry High strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and social responsibility needed to navigate their future careers. For those seeking specific information on calendars, academic policies, or faculty contact details, the school maintains an updated web presence through the official Surry County Schools district portal.
576
Total Students
32.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    467 (81.1%)
  • Hispanic
    71 (12.3%)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.0%)
  • Black
    12 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
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)368-2251
Website: http://www.surry.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 573
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 9 147
Grade 10 140
Grade 11 137
Grade 12 152
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Stokes High School
Stokes County Schools
799 Students
1400 Priddy Road
King, NC 27021 (7.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th