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7,121 students enrolled in Surry County Schools in 2022-23 school year

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NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

There were 7,121 students enrolled in Surry County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.3% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Surry County Schools roughly covers 18 schools within Surry County and has a main office in Dobson.

Among the 18 schools in Surry County Schools, North Surry High School recorded the highest enrollment of 822 students in the 2022-23 school year.

North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.

This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

Enrollment in Surry County Schools Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Surry County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
North Surry High School822
Surry Central High School660
Central Middle School492
Pilot Mountain Middle School452
Franklin Elementary School444
J. Sam Gentry Middle School362
Meadowview Magnet Middle School347
Cedar Ridge Elementary School338
Pilot Mountain Elementary School330
Rockford Elementary School322
White Plains Elementary School312
Surry Early College294
Copeland Elementary School235
Shoals Elementary School233
Flat Rock Elementary School169
Mountain Park Elementary School162
Westfield Elementary School156
Surry Online Magnet School84

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