At a glance
Reported students
121
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
60.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina other enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
331.5
Surry Online Magnet School: 121 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
60.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 90
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.5:1
What the reported data says about Surry Online Magnet School
Surry Online Magnet School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Dobson. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Surry County Schools. NCES reports 121 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 569 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 60.5:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 5.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Surry Online Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 60.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 5.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Surry County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mountain Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
188 reported students
Westfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
212 reported students
Flat Rock Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
217 reported students
Shoals Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
235 reported students
Copeland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
Surry Early College
High · Grades 09–13
296 reported students
Public schools near Surry Online Magnet School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle Middle · Surry County Schools | 06–08 | 502 | under 0.1 mi |
| Dobson Elementary Elementary · Surry County Schools | PK–05 | 350 | 0.5 mi |
| Surry Early College High · Surry County Schools | 09–13 | 296 | 1.3 mi |
| Surry Central High High · Surry County Schools | 09–12 | 679 | 1.5 mi |
| Rockford Elementary Elementary · Surry County Schools | PK–05 | 335 | 2.8 mi |
| White Plains Elementary Elementary · Surry County Schools | PK–05 | 328 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Surry Online Magnet School
What grades does Surry Online Magnet School serve?
Surry Online Magnet School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Surry County Schools.
How many students attend Surry Online Magnet School?
Surry Online Magnet School reported 121 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 137 North Carolina combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 90 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Surry Online Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 60.5:1, based on 121 students and 2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Surry Online Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Surry Online Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Surry County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Surry Online Magnet School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Surry Online Magnet School in?
Surry Online Magnet School is part of Surry County Schools, based in Dobson, NC, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Surry Online Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Middle (under 0.1 mi), Dobson Elementary (0.5 mi), Surry Early College (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.