For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 691 students in Surry County, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Surry County, VA are Surry County High School, Luther P. Jackson Middle School and Surry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surry County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Surry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Surry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surry County High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Luther P. Jackson Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4255 New Design Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2810
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2810
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Surry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2558
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2558
Gr: PK-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Surry County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Surry County, VA include Surry County High School, Luther P. Jackson Middle School and Surry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Surry County?
3 public schools are located in Surry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Surry County?
Surry County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.