J Sam Gentry Middle

1915 W Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030

www.surry.k12.nc.us/gentry/

320 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

J. Sam Gentry Middle School is a public educational institution located in Mount Airy, North Carolina, serving students within the Surry County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum tailored for middle schoolers, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting a culture of community and personal responsibility.

The school places a strong emphasis on integrating technology and collaborative learning to meet the evolving needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, J. Sam Gentry Middle School encourages participation in various extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which help to cultivate well-rounded individuals. Through its partnership with parents and the local community, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support systems necessary to achieve success in their educational journey.

320

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Sam Gentry Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	80
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
224 (70.0%)
Hispanic
80 (25.0%)
Two or More
10 (3.1%)
Black
5 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)786-4155
Website:	http://www.surry.k12.nc.us/gentry/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
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 6 98

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 115