District by the numbers
Top 5
in North Carolina for Work Based Learning
33rd
Out of 115 LEAs in overall performance according to a report issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
#1
in Piedmont-Triad Region for Graduation Rate
94.3%
Graduation rate for 2025-2026 school year
Top 10
In North Carolina for Teacher Retention according to a report issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
4,307
College Credits earned by students last school year
13,096
Credit Hours earned by students last school year
$996,296
Yearly College Tuition Savings to Parents
1070+
Employees, making Surry County Schools the county's largest employer.
7,370+
Students served
20
11 elementary, 3 middle, 1 magnet middle, 3 high, 1 early college, and 1 online magnet school.
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