Enrollment
121
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Surry Online Magnet School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Surry Online Magnet School
Surry Online Magnet School is a small combined-grade school in Dobson, North Carolina, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 95% of North Carolina schools and 53% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of North Carolina schools, with 121 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 39 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dobson's public schools, it stands alongside Dobson Elementary (350 students): Surry Online Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.2:1 vs 14.6:1).
Surry County Schools also operates North Surry High (792 students) and Surry Central High (679 students) alongside Surry Online Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Surry Online Magnet School compares
Surry Online Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,638
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Surry County Schools, which includes Surry Online Magnet School.
$12,638
Per student
+5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 60.1%
Federal 24.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Surry Online Magnet School a good school?
Surry Online Magnet School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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