Surry County Schools & Education
Surry County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
91/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,490
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
91/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#2
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Surry County
Measured School Summary
Surry County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 91/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
With $12,490 per pupil, Surry County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 69% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 57% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Surry County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
91/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,490
$4,549 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Surry County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Surry County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Surry County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#2
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 37 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Surry County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
681 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Surry County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Surry County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Surry County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Intimate Rural Education in Surry
Surry County operates a streamlined system of just three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This tight-knit infrastructure serves a total of 681 students in a purely rural setting.
Elite Graduation Rates and High Investment
Surry County boasts an impressive 95.0% graduation rate, far exceeding both the state average of 89.0% and the national 87.0%. This success follows a high per-pupil expenditure of $12,490, which nearly matches the national average.
Focused Care in a Single District
Surry County Public Schools manages all 681 students with a high level of individual attention and no charter schools. Surry Elementary is the largest campus in the county, yet it remains small with only 271 students.
Small Schools, Big Results
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of just 227 students across three rural campuses. Luther P. Jackson Middle is the smallest at 201 students, ensuring a low student-to-teacher ratio.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Surry County
Reported Enrollment
681
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Surry County
Surry County Public Schools
3 Public Schools in Surry County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surry Elementary | Record | Surry County Public Schools | Dendron, 23839Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 271 |
| SURRY COUNTY HIGH | Record | Surry County Public Schools | Dendron, 23839Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 209 |
| LUTHER P. JACKSON MIDDLE | Record | Surry County Public Schools | Dendron, 23839Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 201 |
Surry Elementary
Surry County Public Schools
Dendron, 23839 / Rural: Distant
SURRY COUNTY HIGH
Surry County Public Schools
Dendron, 23839 / Rural: Distant
LUTHER P. JACKSON MIDDLE
Surry County Public Schools
Dendron, 23839 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,490
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Surry County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Surry County, Virginia?
Surry County operates a streamlined system of just three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This tight-knit infrastructure serves a total of 681 students in a purely rural setting.
How do schools in Surry County perform academically?
Surry County boasts an impressive 95.0% graduation rate, far exceeding both the state average of 89.0% and the national 87.0%. This success follows a high per-pupil expenditure of $12,490, which nearly matches the national average.
What are the major school districts in Surry County, Virginia?
Surry County Public Schools manages all 681 students with a high level of individual attention and no charter schools. Surry Elementary is the largest campus in the county, yet it remains small with only 271 students.
What is the school experience like in Surry County?
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of just 227 students across three rural campuses. Luther P. Jackson Middle is the smallest at 201 students, ensuring a low student-to-teacher ratio.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.