- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dobson, NC
Surry Early College
Federal NCES profile for Surry Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370441002903
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Surry Early College earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Dobson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 37:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Surry Early College has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Surry Early College ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Dobson, NC.
School address
District: Surry County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370441002903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Surry Early College held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370441002903 · Dobson, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 37:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Surry High (792 students)
Surry Early College held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Surry Early College 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
- East Surry Hig
East Surry High
576 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
502 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
473 students
- This school 296
Surry Early College
296 students
What this shows Surry Early College reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Surry Early College compares
Surry Early College 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 | 37:1 | ▲ 134% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 21% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
37:1
students per teacher
- 134% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Surry Early College is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Surry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Surry Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Surry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Surry Early College'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
- 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
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Surry Early College
How many students attend Surry Early College?
Surry Early College has 296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dobson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surry Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Surry Early College is 37:1, which is 134% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Surry Early College?
52.0% of students at Surry Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Surry Early College?
The largest demographic group at Surry Early College is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Dobson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Surry Early College?
Surry Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Early College rank among public schools in Dobson?
By Resource Investment Index, Surry Early College ranks #2 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 Early College, Surry County Schools also operates North Surry High (792 students), Surry Central High (679 students), and East Surry High (576 students). See the Surry County Schools district page for the complete list.