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School Comparison

Elkin High School
vs.
Surry Central High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Elkin High School
Surry Central High School
  • Surry Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Elkin High School (325.5:1 vs. 184:1).
  • Surry Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Elkin High School (189 vs. 98).
  • Surry Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Elkin High School (180 vs. 116).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Surry Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Elkin High School (180 vs. 116).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Surry Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Elkin High School (189 vs. 98).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Surry Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Elkin High School (147 vs. 95).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Surry Central High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Elkin High School (35 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Surry Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Elkin High School (325.5:1 vs. 184:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Elkin High School
$13,670.7
Surry Central High School
$12,301.09
Local revenue share
Elkin High School
22.3%
Surry Central High School
16.7%
State revenue share
Elkin High School
63.8%
Surry Central High School
64.6%
Federal revenue share
Elkin High School
14%
Surry Central High School
18.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Elkin High School
17.1%
Surry Central High School
22.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Surry County
$56,095
Surry County
$56,095
Poverty rate
Surry County
16.7%
Surry County
16.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Surry County
19.4%
Surry County
19.4%
Unemployment rate
Surry County
3.3%
Surry County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.