Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, Surry County High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 200 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Surry County High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surry County High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Surry County High School?
The graduation rate of Surry County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Surry County High School?
200 students attend Surry County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Surry County High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Surry County High School?
Surry County High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Surry County High School offer ?
Surry County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Surry County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 200 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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