- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pilot Mountain, NC
East Surry High
Federal NCES profile for East Surry High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370441001748
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Surry High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pilot Mountain · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Surry High has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Surry High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pilot Mountain, NC.
School address
District: Surry County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370441001748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
East Surry High held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370441001748 · Pilot Mountain, NC High · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 17.5:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Surry High (792 students)
East Surry High held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Surry High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Surry Hi
North Surry High
792 students
- Surry Central
Surry Central High
679 students
- This school
East Surry High
576 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
502 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
473 students
- Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain Middle
401 students
What this shows East Surry High reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Surry High compares
East Surry High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 41% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, East Surry High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Surry County Schools reports $12,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Surry High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Surry High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Surry Central High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pilot Mountain Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Surry High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Surry High
How many students attend East Surry High?
East Surry High has 576 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pilot Mountain, NC. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Surry High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Surry High is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Surry High?
39.2% of students at East Surry High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Surry High?
The largest demographic group at East Surry High is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Pilot Mountain, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Surry High?
East Surry High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Surry High rank among public schools in Pilot Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, East Surry High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pilot Mountain, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Surry County Schools?
Besides East Surry High, Surry County Schools also operates North Surry High (792 students), Surry Central High (679 students), and Central Middle (502 students). See the Surry County Schools district page for the complete list.