For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 691 students in Surry County, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Surry County, VA are Surry County High School, Luther P. Jackson Middle School and Surry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surry County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Surry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Surry County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surry County High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Luther P. Jackson Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4255 New Design Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2810
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2810
Gr: 5-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Surry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2558
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2558
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Surry County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Surry County, VA include Surry County High School, Luther P. Jackson Middle School and Surry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Surry County?
3 public schools are located in Surry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Surry County?
Surry County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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