Total enrollment
691
-101 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
Surry County
Virginia · Public K-12
Across Surry County, 3 public K-12 schools educate around 691 students, roughly 1 in 9 residents. The level mix runs 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Surry County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
42%
was 35%
% Hispanic
7%
was 2%
% Black
43%
was 58%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
691
NCES CCD
Median income
$78,041
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
94.8%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
1
292 students
Middle
1
201 students
High
1
198 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Surry County Public Schools
691 students · 1 district in Surry County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Surry County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
27.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
50
17.0% under 18
Test scores in Surry County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Surry County High· 87.0%
- Luther P. Jackson Middle· 77.0%
- Surry Elementary· 63.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surry Elementary | Dendron | Elementary | PK-04 | 292 | · |
| Luther P. Jackson Middle | Dendron | Middle | 05-08 | 201 | · |
| Surry County High | Dendron | High | 09-12 | 198 | · |
Cities in Surry County
About Surry County
In Virginia, Surry County is a low-population county of about 6,549 residents. 3 public schools across the county hosts about 691 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $78,041, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%.
For a sense of the school types, Surry County consists of 1 elementary school (292 students), 1 middle school (201), and 1 high school (198).
Surry County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 691 students across Surry County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Surry County has shrank 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 792 students to 691. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment fell from 58% to 43%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Surry County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data