How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Orange County Schools | Surry County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hillsborough, North Carolina | Dobson, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 7,208 | 7,340 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 20 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Orange County Schools | Surry County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,399 | $12,301 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.1% | 24.3% |
| State Revenue | 48.0% | 60.1% |
| Local Revenue | 38.0% | 15.6% |
Orange County Schools
Federal State Local
Surry County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Orange County Schools | Surry County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.0% | 67.4% |
| African American | 15.2% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.0% | 26.4% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.3% | 4.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.4% | 98.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Orange County Schools | Surry County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 305.8:1 | 323.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.3% | 19.4% |
School Types
Orange County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Surry County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.