For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 691 students in 23839, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 23839, VA are Surry County High School, Luther P. Jackson Middle School and Surry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23839 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23839, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23839, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Surry County High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Luther P. Jackson Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4255 New Design Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2810
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2810
Grades: 5-8
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Surry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2558
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2558
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23839, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23839, VA include Surry County High School, Luther P. Jackson Middle School and Surry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23839?
3 public schools are located in 23839.
What is the racial composition of students in 23839?
23839 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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