Yadkin Valley News

There were 1,694 students enrolled in Mount Airy City Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Mount Airy City Schools roughly covers four schools within Surry County and has a main office in Mount Airy.

Among the four schools in Mount Airy City Schools, Mount Airy High School recorded the highest enrollment of 606 students in the 2023-24 school year.

North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.

If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.

School	Total Enrollment
Mount Airy High School	606
Mount Airy Middle School	396
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary School	356
Jones Intermediate School	336