Surry Early College

Summary:

Surry Early College is a public high school in Dobson, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 298. This school stands out as a top-performing institution in the region, consistently outpacing the Surry County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic achievement.

Surry Early College's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. The school boasts impressive end-of-course (EOC) test scores, with 92% proficiency in English II, compared to 59% for the Surry County Schools district and 59.7% for the state. Additionally, Surry Early College has been ranked among the top high schools in North Carolina, reaching as high as 47th out of 594 schools in the 2020-2021 school year, and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in multiple years. This strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Surry Early College's diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up around 44% of the student body, is a testament to the school's ability to serve a range of backgrounds. Furthermore, the school's high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 23% to 57% in recent years, indicate that it is providing educational opportunities to a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, such as East Surry High, North Surry High, and Surry Central High, Surry Early College stands out as a top-performing institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 630 South Main Street
       Dobson, NC  27017-8432


(336) 386-3621

District: Surry County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,884 Help


Feeder schools for Surry Early College:

Elementary:    Cedar Ridge Elementary
    Copeland Elementary
    Dobson Elementary
    Flat Rock Elementary
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Middle:    Central Middle
    J Sam Gentry Middle
    Meadowview Magnet Middle
    Pilot Mountain Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  35.0 Help
Number of students:  298

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.0%
Hispanic:
44.0%
African American:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Surry Early College ranks better than 90.9% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Surry County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Surry Early College has the smallest high school student body size in the Surry County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (52%), Hispanic (44%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Surry Early College is 35, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Surry County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Surry Early College is $4,884, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Surry County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Surry Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Surry Early College 58th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Surry Early College in the ranking list.)

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Surry County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Surry County Schools 80th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Surry Early College

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Rank History for all students at Surry Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.12 47th 594 92.1%
2022 91.53 63rd 621 89.9%
2023 86.66 96th 626 84.7%
2024 91.93 58th 640 90.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Surry Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.43 60th 544 89.0%
2023 92.72 63rd 597 89.4%
2024 94.74 58th 613 90.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Surry Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.24 46th 594 92.3%
2023 80.29 113th 588 80.8%
2024 88.91 70th 602 88.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Surry Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.22 37th 403 90.8%
2024 68.77 124th 403 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Surry Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.41 79th 585 86.5%
2023 92.34 64th 602 89.4%
2024 94.62 41st 607 93.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Surry Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.15 25th 436 94.3%
2023 85.36 68th 449 84.9%
2024 91.79 49th 454 89.2%
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Rank History for White students at Surry Early College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.48 78th 534 85.4%
2023 90.28 50th 537 90.7%
2024 90.37 54th 553 90.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Surry Early College

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 66 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 77
2008 132 11 2 4 0 n/a n/a 3 152
2009 208 18 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2010 262 19 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2011 234 9 8 15 0 0 3 0 269
2012 233 4 8 30 0 0 4 0 279
2013 234 2 9 47 0 0 3 0 295
2014 223 3 10 65 0 0 3 0 304
2015 258 3 13 89 0 0 3 0 366
2016 247 7 10 115 0 0 4 0 383
2017 222 6 8 128 0 0 3 0 367
2018 188 5 7 133 0 0 7 0 340
2019 164 3 5 133 0 0 11 0 316
2020 158 2 2 147 0 0 13 0 322
2021 168 3 1 142 0 0 11 0 325
2022 142 5 3 139 0 0 7 0 296
2023 155 6 3 131 0 0 3 0 298

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Surry Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 77 3.3 23.3 32.4
2008 152 7.8 19.5 33.6
2009 236 8.2 28.8 33.5
2010 299 9.9 30.2 34.4
2011 269 10.0 26.9 40.5
2012 279 10.5 26.5 52
2013 295 10.5 28.0 55.3
2014 304 10.5 28.9 58.9
2015 366 10.0 36.6 51.6
2016 383 10.0 38.3 59.5
2017 367 10.5 34.9 59.7
2018 340 9.5 35.7 59.7
2019 316 7.9 40.0 59.8
2020 322 8.3 38.7 57.1
2021 325 8.1 40.0 40.9
2022 296 9.1 32.2 23
2023 298 8.5 35.0 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Surry Early College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 77 3.3 23.3 32.4
2008 152 7.8 19.5 33.6
2009 236 8.2 28.8 33.5
2010 299 9.9 30.2 34.4
2011 269 10.0 26.9 40.5
2012 279 10.5 26.5 52
2013 295 10.5 28.0 55.3
2014 304 10.5 28.9 58.9
2015 366 10.0 36.6 51.6
2016 383 10.0 38.3 59.5
2017 367 10.5 34.9 59.7
2018 340 9.5 35.7 59.7
2019 316 7.9 40.0 59.8
2020 322 8.3 38.7 57.1
2021 325 8.1 40.0 40.9
2022 296 9.1 32.2 23
2023 298 8.5 35.0 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Surry Early College

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $154 (3.2%) $4,730 (96.8%) $4,884

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Surry Early College

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Surry Early College)8276.8
 5.2%
   End of Course Biology (Surry County Schools)58.258.5
 0.3%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Surry Early College)84.779.7
 5%
   End of Course English II (Surry County Schools)56.960.3
 3.4%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Surry Early College)88.973.8
 15.1%
   End of Course Math I (Surry County Schools)48.839.5
 9.3%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Surry Early College)86.295
 8.8%
   End of Course Math III (Surry County Schools)50.660.3
 9.7%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students316298
 5.7%
African American36
 100%
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic133131
 1.5%
Pacific Islander00
White164155
 5.5%
Two or More Races113
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%57.4%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Surry Early College

In the 2022-23 school year, 298 students attended Surry Early College.

Yes. Surry Early College ranks in the top 9.1% of North Carolina high schools.

Surry Early College is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cedar Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Copeland Elementary
Elementary : Dobson Elementary
Elementary : Flat Rock Elementary
Elementary : Franklin Elementary
Elementary : Mountain Park Elementary
Elementary : Pilot Mountain Elementary
Elementary : Rockford Elementary
Elementary : Shoals Elementary
Elementary : Westfield Elementary
Elementary : White Plains Elementary
Middle : Central Middle
Middle : J Sam Gentry Middle
Middle : Meadowview Magnet Middle
Middle : Pilot Mountain Middle

Students at Surry Early College are 52% White, 44% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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