SURRY COUNTY HIGH

Surry County Public Schools
1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
209 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
209
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    105 (50.2 %)
  • White
    83 (39.7 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (6.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Surry County Public Schools
Phone: (757)267-2211
Website: http://www.surryschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 48
Grade 10 51
Grade 11 63
Grade 12 47
Gender Ratio