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

Surry County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year?
Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction — North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website
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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.

Enrollment in North Surry High School Over 5 Years

Enrollment in Surry County Schools During 2023-24 School Year
School name City Total School Enrollment
North Surry High School Mount Airy 805
Surry Central High School Dobson 659
Millennium Charter Academy Mount Airy 650
Mount Airy High School Mount Airy 606
Elkin Elementary School Elkin 602
Central Middle School Dobson 488
Franklin Elementary School Mount Airy 447
Pilot Mountain Middle School Pilot Mountain 402
Mount Airy Middle School Mount Airy 396
Elkin High School Elkin 384
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary School Mount Airy 356
Pilot Mountain Elementary School Pilot Mountain 349
J. Sam Gentry Middle School Mount Airy 342
Cedar Ridge Elementary School Lowgap 330
Rockford Elementary School Dobson 326
Meadowview Magnet Middle School Mount Airy 311
White Plains Elementary School Mount Airy 306
Surry Early College Dobson 300
Copeland Elementary School Dobson 250
Shoals Elementary School Pinnacle 239
Flat Rock Elementary School Mount Airy 180
Westfield Elementary School Pilot Mountain 180
Elkin Middle School Elkin 180
Mountain Park Elementary School State Road 171
Surry Online Magnet School Dobson 108
Global E-Learning Academy ELKIN 56


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