How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J Sam Gentry Middle | Surry Central High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mount Airy, NC | Dobson, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 320 | 679 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.3% | 58.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | J Sam Gentry Middle | Surry Central High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,317 | $13,317 |
| District | Surry County Schools | Surry County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J Sam Gentry Middle | Surry Central High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 56.7% |
| African American | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.0% | 39.9% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J Sam Gentry Middle | Surry Central High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 320:1 | 339.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.5% | 36.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 34 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.