- 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.