Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website
Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website
North Surry High School registered the highest enrollment among Surry County's 29 schools in the 2023-24 school year, welcoming 805 students.
Despite steady enrollment, North Carolina schools continue to face significant funding challenges. The state's per-student spending remains nearly $5,000 below the national average, limiting resources for teachers, classrooms, and student support programs. In fact, North Carolina ranks 48th out of 50 states in per-student funding (after adjusting for regional costs).
Staffing shortages have also become a growing concern, with teacher turnover rising to 11.5% in the most recent school year. Low salaries and high workloads make it difficult to retain experienced educators, potentially increasing class sizes and affecting learning quality.
| School name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Surry High School | 822 | 805 | -2.1% |
| Surry Central High School | 660 | 659 | -0.2% |
| Millennium Charter Academy | 682 | 650 | -4.7% |
| Mount Airy High School | 574 | 606 | 5.6% |
| Elkin Elementary School | 555 | 602 | 8.5% |
| East Surry High School | - | 588 | - |
| Central Middle School | 492 | 488 | -0.8% |
| Franklin Elementary School | 444 | 447 | 0.7% |
| Pilot Mountain Middle School | 452 | 402 | -11.1% |
| Mount Airy Middle School | 404 | 396 | -2% |
| Elkin High School | 394 | 384 | -2.5% |
| Bruce H. Tharrington Primary School | 353 | 356 | 0.8% |
| Pilot Mountain Elementary School | 330 | 349 | 5.8% |
| J. Sam Gentry Middle School | 362 | 342 | -5.5% |
| Jones Intermediate School | - | 336 | - |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School | 338 | 330 | -2.4% |
| Dobson Elementary School | - | 327 | - |
| Rockford Elementary School | 322 | 326 | 1.2% |
| Meadowview Magnet Middle School | 347 | 311 | -10.4% |
| White Plains Elementary School | 312 | 306 | -1.9% |
| Surry Early College | 294 | 300 | 2% |
| Copeland Elementary School | 235 | 250 | 6.4% |
| Shoals Elementary School | 233 | 239 | 2.6% |
| Elkin Middle School | 190 | 180 | -5.3% |
| Flat Rock Elementary School | 169 | 180 | 6.5% |
| Westfield Elementary School | 156 | 180 | 15.4% |
| Mountain Park Elementary School | 162 | 171 | 5.6% |
| Surry Online Magnet School | 84 | 108 | 28.6% |
| Global E-Learning Academy | 74 | 56 | -24.3% |
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