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Surry County High School

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Posted August 6, 2009

Surry is the Bomb! Surry schools are SOL certified, we offer dual college program to earn an associates while in high school, no gang issues(except wanna-bees), Schools buildings are in excellent shape....we've won state championships in football, basketball, track....what more can you ask for!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2008

I love Surry High School! It is fun and I hope to attend there next school year!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 13, 2007

The academic programs of this school are drastically improving. They are now in the works for a program that allows students to obtain their associates degree while in high school. Upcoming freshman will be able to take dual enrollment classes that allow them to graduate with at least 50 college credits. This will be one of the only schools in Virgnia that has this program.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 24, 2006

The quality of academic programs is questionable depending upon the persons delivering instruction. I also question the Inclusion program. Is it really Inclusion when students who are to be accompanied by an aide are not. Administration is not the best. I don't feel as though they support the students the way they should. The mentality still remains the same and has caused a decline in morale in both teachers and students. The entire school system needs a complete make-over consisting mainly of new administrators.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2004

Surry County Schools are good...I am pleased with the quality of education that my child has received thus far. I have no complaints. Keep up the fantastic job faculty and staff of Surry County High School.
—Submitted by k s, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
96%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
90%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
91%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
94%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
94%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students80%
Female students83%
Male students78%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

Algebra II

All Students53%
Female students52%
Male students54%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students54%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English53%
Not migrant53%

Biology

All Students86%
Female students80%
Male students91%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant86%

Chemistry

All Students92%
Female students94%
Male students89%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

Earth Science

All Students98%
Female students95%
Male students100%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

English: Reading

All Students97%
Female students100%
Male students95%
Black students98%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

English: Writing

All Students96%
Female students94%
Male students98%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

Geometry

All Students72%
Female students75%
Male students70%
Black students68%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%

Virginia and United States History

All Students85%
Female students91%
Male students80%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

World Geography

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History I

All Students90%
Female students90%
Male students89%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

World History II

All Students66%
Female students72%
Male students61%
Black students62%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 67% 26%
White 30% 57%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
Phone: (757) 267-2211

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