Surry Early College

630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 275 students in grades 9-13, Surry Early College ranks in the top 1% 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Surry Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Surry Early College's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
275 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Surry Early College ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surry Early College is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#16 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Surry Early College, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Surry Early College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Surry Early College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Surry Early College and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Surry Early College and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
44%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Surry Early College and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Surry Early College and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Surry Early College and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Surry Early College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Surry Early College and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Surry Early College and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Surry Early College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Surry Early College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surry Early College's ranking?
Surry Early College is ranked #16 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Surry Early College often compared to?
Surry Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Surry Central High School, North Surry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Surry Early College?
The graduation rate of Surry Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Surry Early College?
275 students attend Surry Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Surry Early College students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Surry Early College?
Surry Early College has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Surry Early College offer ?
Surry Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Surry Early College part of?
Surry Early College is part of Surry County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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