How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Rutherford County Schools | Surry County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Forest City, North Carolina | Dobson, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 7,527 | 7,340 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 20 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Rutherford County Schools | Surry County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,515 | $12,301 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.2% | 24.3% |
| State Revenue | 53.8% | 60.1% |
| Local Revenue | 22.0% | 15.6% |
Rutherford 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 | Rutherford County Schools | Surry County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.2% | 67.4% |
| African American | 10.4% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% | 26.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.3% | 4.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.6% | 98.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Rutherford County Schools | Surry County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 26 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 363.2:1 | 323.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.7% | 19.4% |
School Types
Rutherford County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
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.