Serving 599 students in grades 9-12, East Surry High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
East Surry High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Surry High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Surry High School?
The graduation rate of East Surry High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Surry High School?
599 students attend East Surry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of East Surry High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Surry High School?
East Surry High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Surry High School offer ?
East Surry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Surry High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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