SURRY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Surry County High is a public high school that is part of the Surry County Public Schools school district, located in Dendron, VA with about 249 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 32 teachers, Surry County High has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Surry County High School, located in Dendron, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Surry County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of core academic coursework, extracurricular activities, and vocational opportunities designed to support the diverse interests and career goals of its student body.
As part of the Surry County school system, the high school emphasizes the integration of technology and student-centered learning to meet modern educational standards. The administration and faculty strive to cultivate an environment that promotes character development, academic excellence, and civic responsibility. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for local engagement, and further information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and district policies can be found on their official website at http://www.surryschools.net.
For more information, contact Surry County High at (757) 267-2211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dendron, VA 23839-2201
(757) 267-2211
http://www.surryschools.net
SURRY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Dendron, VA with about 249 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Surry County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 249
- Teachers:
- 32.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 249 students
- Black or African American
- 64.3%
- White
- 30.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 53.8%
- Male
- 46.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.