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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Surry County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 11,141 students in Surry County, NC (there are 8 private schools, serving 164 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Surry County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Surry County, NC are Surry Early College, Mount Airy High School and North Surry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surry County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Surry County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Surry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surry Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-3621
Gr: 9-13 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Mount Airy High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1011 N South St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5147
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
North Surry High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2440 W Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-5055
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
C B Eller Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1288 Cb Eller School Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Elkin High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
334 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dobson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 W Atkins Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8913
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Elkin Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Gr: 7-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
East Surry High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 W Main Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
White Plains Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
710 Cadle Ford Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 320-3434
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Pilot Mountain Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
543 Old Westfield Road
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2641
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 S Franklin Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2459
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
948 Copeland School Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-2572
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1539 E Pine St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Surry Central High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
716 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8842
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Millennium Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Old Springs Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-7570
Gr: K-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Elkin Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
135 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-2756
Gr: PK-6 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Pilot Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
218 Friends St.
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 444-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
273 Jessup Grove Church Rd
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 351-2745
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
Nancy Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1585 Nc 66 Hwy North
Westfield, NC 27053
(336) 351-2480
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2020.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
734 Flippin Road
Lowgap, NC 27024
(336) 352-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
J Sam Gentry Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1915 W Pine Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-4155
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2222.
Mount Airy Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
249 Hamburg Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-9021
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2323.
Meadowview Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1282 Mckinney Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-0276
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2424.
Jones Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2170 Riverside Drive
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-4131
Gr: 3-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2525.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 Mountain Park Rd
State Road, NC 28676
(336) 874-3933
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2626.
Surry Online Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
883 Zephyr Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8215
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
Central Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
883 Zephyr Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-4018
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2828.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
719 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
315 Culbert Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-9046
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Surry County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Surry County, NC include Surry Early College, Mount Airy High School and North Surry High School.
How many public schools are located in Surry County?
30 public schools are located in Surry County.
What percentage of students in Surry County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Surry County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Surry County?
Surry County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Surry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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