Surry County High

Surry County High is a public high school in Dendron, VA, part of the Surry County Public Schools. The school serves approximately 200 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 96.5th percentile among VA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 85% proficiency in math, 10 points above the state average and 89% in reading/language arts, 13 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $55,625, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.2:1, Surry County High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Surry County High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.