Surry: Schools & Education
Surry is served by 3 public schools. Surry Elementary is the largest at 271 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 681 students.
- ~71 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 71 residents per school. 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Surry County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5103750 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 681 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 84 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 8.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 589 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 86.5% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | William & Mary |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | William & Mary |
| Nearest College · City | Williamsburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | (757) 221-4000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Surry Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 270 Colonial Trail East |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 294-3949 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23883 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2444 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 48.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12