North Surry High School

North Surry High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2440 W Pine St,  Mount Airy, NC
Surry County Schools
3.8
3.4
823 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Paige Badgett
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
570
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
40%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
376:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
69%
Hispanic
23.3%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Appalachian State University 122 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 84 Students
North Carolina State University 78 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 74 Students
Surry Community College 71 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 61 Students
East Carolina University 59 Students
Western Carolina University 54 Students
High Point University 42 Students
Wake Forest University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 31 Students
Business 27 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Biology 19 Students
Chemistry 12 Students
Music Teacher Education 12 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 11 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 11 Students
Accounting 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 62 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/29/2023
North Surry was a very good school to me, of course it's high school so some teachers aren't the best and most kids are there because they have to be overall, I really enjoyed my time and made many memories and many friends that I will keep forever.
4.0 Alum
1/8/2023
The school is nice and most of the people there are too. They tend to focus more on sports over academics however, which is not a plus.
5.0 Senior
12/31/2020
My favorite part about North Surry is band. We are a family. My band director is so incredible. I have developed so many friendships at North Surry.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 10 Reviews
5.0 student
12/26/2013
The students that are posting bad things about the school are probably the ones who are always getting into trouble. As a former student of this high school I know it is a great school. North Carolina excels in education. Living in a different state now, and seeing how their grade school education i...
1.0 other
12/25/2013
this school doesn't care about the students, the principal and teachers all they care about is getting the students through school without having them to dropout, yall see they get graded as well that's all they care about. these people will do things behind your back, and then you will find out lat...
5.0 parent
7/15/2013
I try my best to be objective and base opinion on facts versus feelings. I have NEVER felt that either the old or new principal at North Surry intend to be dictators. At the end of the day they are responsible for MANY students and have to consider the good of the whole student body versus my child...
2.0 parent
7/13/2013
I can not believe how some people have wrote wonderfull reviews about this school. The school is simply horrible the teachers are pushovers, most of the kids are forced to attend while principals are dictators.

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North Surry High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mount Airy, NC and is served by the Surry County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 823 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 84.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. North Surry High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mount Airy High School, White Plains Christian School, Millennium Charter Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mount Airy has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Surry High School.

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