Hurley High vs Surry County High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 452 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurley High
Hurley · Public high · Grades 8–12
194 students
Surry County High
Dendron · Public high · Grades 9–12
198 students
| Measure | Hurley High Hurley, Virginia | Surry County High Dendron, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #278 of 317 | #195 of 317 |
| National rank | #5154 of 16,910 | #3716 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 194 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 6.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Hurley | Dendron |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Surry County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 62.5).
- •Hurley High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Surry County High does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- •Surry County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 96.9%).
- •Surry County High does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 16.2).
- •Surry County High is the larger school with 198 students compared with 194.
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 Hurley High better than Surry County High?
On the Success Index (US), Surry County High ranks higher (68.4 vs 62.5 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 Hurley High and Surry County High?
About 452 km in a straight line, between Hurley and Dendron in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hurley High: 194. Surry County High: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hurley High and Surry County High rank in Virginia?
Hurley High is 278th of 317 and Surry County High is 195th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).