Dobson Elementary vs Surry Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dobson Elementary
Dobson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Surry Central High
Dobson · Public high · Grades 9–12
679 students
| Measure | Dobson Elementary Dobson, North Carolina | Surry Central High Dobson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 1,457 | #280 of 528 |
| National rank | #28601 of 50,301 | #10974 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 350 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Dobson | Dobson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dobson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 40.0).
- •Surry Central High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Dobson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Dobson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Dobson Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.0).
- •Surry Central High is the larger school with 679 students compared with 350.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dobson Elementary better than Surry Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Dobson Elementary ranks higher (45.0 vs 40.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dobson Elementary and Surry Central High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dobson and Dobson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobson Elementary: 350. Surry Central High: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobson Elementary and Surry Central High rank in North Carolina?
Dobson Elementary is 411th of 1,457 and Surry Central High is 280th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).