Surry County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year?

North Surry High School had the highest enrollment among Surry County schools, welcoming 805 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 26 schools in Surry County, Surry Central High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 659 students, while Millennium Charter Academy welcomed 650 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

North Surry High School is part of Surry County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Surry County and has a main office in Dobson.

In the previous school year, North Surry High School also had the highest number of students among Surry County schools.

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.