- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dobson, NC
Surry Online Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Surry Online Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370441003549
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Surry Online Magnet School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Dobson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Surry Online Magnet School has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Surry Online Magnet School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Dobson, NC.
School address
District: Surry County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370441003549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Surry Online Magnet School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+41.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 370441003549 · Dobson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 24.2:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Surry High (792 students)
Surry Online Magnet School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+41.7%). Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Surry Online Magnet School 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 121
Surry Online Magnet School
121 students
What this shows Surry Online Magnet School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Surry Online Magnet School compares
Surry Online Magnet School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Surry Online Magnet School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Online Magnet School 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Surry Online Magnet School'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 other schools in Dobson
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Surry Online Magnet School
How many students attend Surry Online Magnet School?
Surry Online Magnet School has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dobson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surry Online Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Surry Online Magnet School is 24.2:1, which is 53% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Surry Online Magnet School?
48.8% of students at Surry Online Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Surry Online Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Surry Online Magnet School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Dobson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Surry Online Magnet School?
Surry Online Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Online Magnet School rank among schools in Dobson?
By Resource Investment Index, Surry Online Magnet School ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Dobson on the city page.
What other schools are in Surry County Schools?
Besides Surry Online Magnet School, 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.