- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dendron, VA
Surry County High
Federal NCES profile for Surry County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510375001635
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Surry County High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dendron · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Surry County High has class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Surry County High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dendron, VA.
School address
District: Surry County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510375001635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Surry County High held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 510375001635 · Dendron, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 6:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Surry Elementary (292 students)
Surry County High held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Surry County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Surry Elementa
Surry Elementary
292 students
- Luther P. Jack
Luther P. Jackson Middle
201 students
- This school
Surry County High
198 students
What this shows Surry County High reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Surry County High compares
Surry County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 57% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 1% in Virginia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$25,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.4%
White 39.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Surry County High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Surry County Public Schools reports $25,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Surry County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surry Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther P. Jackson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Surry County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Surry County High
How many students attend Surry County High?
Surry County High has 198 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dendron, VA. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surry County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Surry County High is 6:1, which is 57% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Surry County High?
86.1% of students at Surry County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Surry County High?
The largest demographic group at Surry County High is African American at 43.4% of enrollment, in Dendron, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Surry County High?
Surry County High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 County High rank among public schools in Dendron?
By Resource Investment Index, Surry County High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dendron, VA. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Surry County High, Surry County Public Schools also operates Surry Elementary (292 students) and Luther P. Jackson Middle (201 students). See the Surry County Public Schools district page for the complete list.