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#1775 of 2,648 schools in NC
Flat Rock Elementary
Elementary School · Surry County Schools · Mount Airy, NC
A Surry County Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1539 E Pine St, Mount Airy, NC 27030
- Math 45% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Flat Rock Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Flat Rock Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,786/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Airy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,213
Median home value
$153,100
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 3–5 | 1.5 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Millennium Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| Bruce H. Tharrington PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–2 | 2.4 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Surry County Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #18 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Flat Rock Elementary is listed in Surry County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flat Rock Elementary
Flat Rock Elementary is a public elementary school in Mount Airy, NC, part of Surry County Schools, serving approximately 182 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,775 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flat Rock Elementary
What grades does Flat Rock Elementary serve?
Flat Rock Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Flat Rock Elementary?
Flat Rock Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flat Rock Elementary rank in NC?
Flat Rock Elementary ranks #1,775 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Flat Rock Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Flat Rock Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Flat Rock Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flat Rock Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Flat Rock Elementary a charter school?
No, Flat Rock Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flat Rock Elementary a Title I school?
No, Flat Rock Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flat Rock Elementary?
98.4% of students at Flat Rock Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Surry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (336) 786-2910
- Area population (ZIP 27030)
- 36,350
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27030; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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