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East Surry High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in Surry County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Pilot Mountain, NC
  • 69 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    East Surry High School is an above average, public school located in Pilot Mountain, NC. It has 633 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 57% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.
    Address
    801 W Main Street
    Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
    Telephone
    (336) 368-2251
    Website
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    East Surry High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    52%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    57%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1140
    39 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    61 responses
    AP Enrollment
    11%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $45,625
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $664
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $147,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 5 responses
    Report
    • Football games
      60%
    • Raider Meets
      20%
    • Spirit Week
      20%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    633
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    40%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.5 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.5 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.5 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $39,748
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4.2%
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $7,211/ year
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.12 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.12 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.12 responses
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    East Surry High School Reviews

    69 reviews
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    East Surry isn’t a huge school where you don’t know anyone but a handful of people. However it isn’t a tiny school where you know absolutely everyone. It’s the perfect size, the students are friendly and so are the faculty and staff!
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    East Surry High School is a decent high school for students to pass into after middle school but has many flaws. For one, the facility is very old (some places are literally falling apart or smell like mildew). The teachers seem slipt down the middle, with half not caring at all about their job, and the other half going the extra mile and ensuring that their students are succeeding. That being said, if you take advantage of the opportunities given, college readiness is an ease with a great number of AP classes and dual enrollment in Surry Community College classes either online or at the pilot center.
    My experience with East Surry was a really good one. Everyone I know from there would more than likely say the same as well. The staff are excellent, there's a big variety of classes to choose from, and everything is easy to navigate. The only thing I would say that needs improving is the structure of the school. It was built in the 60's, and that is very easy to see as you walk around the school. So overall the school is fenominal, but could use a little updating.