- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dobson, NC
Surry Central High
Federal NCES profile for Surry Central 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 370441001757
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Surry Central High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Dobson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Surry Central High has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Surry Central High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Dobson, NC.
School address
District: Surry County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370441001757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Surry Central High held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370441001757 · Dobson, NC High · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 17:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Surry High (792 students)
Surry Central High held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Surry Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Surry Hi
North Surry High
792 students
- This school
Surry Central High
679 students
- East Surry Hig
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 Surry Central High reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Surry Central High compares
Surry Central 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Surry Central 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 Surry Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Surry High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Surry High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pilot Mountain Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Surry Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- 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
Similar high schools in Dobson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~679 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Surry Central High
How many students attend Surry Central High?
Surry Central High has 679 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dobson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surry Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Surry Central High is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Surry Central High?
58.7% of students at Surry Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Surry Central High?
The largest demographic group at Surry Central High is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Dobson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Surry Central High?
Surry Central 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 Surry Central High rank among public schools in Dobson?
By Resource Investment Index, Surry Central High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Dobson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dobson on the city page.
What other schools are in Surry County Schools?
Besides Surry Central High, Surry County Schools also operates North Surry High (792 students), East Surry High (576 students), and Central Middle (502 students). See the Surry County Schools district page for the complete list.