For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,052 students in Dobson, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dobson, NC are Surry Early College, Surry Central High School and Surry Online Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dobson, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Dobson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Dobson, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Surry Early College, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dobson, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surry Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-3621
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-3621
Gr: 9-13 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Surry Central High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
716 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8842
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8842
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Surry Online Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
883 Zephyr Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8215
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8215
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dobson, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dobson, NC include Surry Early College, Surry Central High School and Surry Online Magnet School.
How many public high schools are located in Dobson?
3 public high schools are located in Dobson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dobson?
Dobson public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dobson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dobson include: Surry Early College vs. Surry Central High School, Surry Central High School vs. Surry Early College
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