Surry Central High School vs. North Surry High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Surry Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
North Surry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Surry Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 843 students in grades 9-12, North Surry High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
669 students
843 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#814 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#217 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
166
246
Grade 10 Students
202
223
Grade 11 Students
148
183
Grade 12 Students
153
191
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
41%
23%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
56%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%