Surry County Schools
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Location Map Dobson, NC 27017 Surry County
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District Poverty Rate 15.2% (data source)
Non-White Students 32.2% (data source)
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Last Updated December 3, 2025
What Can My School District Do?

All school districts, regardless of whether they are required by law to allow released time, should implement good policy and be prepared for when a released time program may approach the district. The time to set the policy is before an active program is pressuring the district. Research polices the district can implement to protect teachers' and students' instruction time. Set polices that limit disruptions to students and the ability for proselytization to occur, impacting other students of faith or no faith. A more detailed write-up on school board policies can be read here.

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Schools in the District (20)
School Grades Period
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Central Middle
Copeland Elementary
Dobson Elementary
East Surry High
Flat Rock Elementary
Franklin Elementary
J Sam Gentry Middle
Meadowview Magnet Middle
Mountain Park Elementary
North Surry High
Pilot Mountain Elementary
Pilot Mountain Middle
Rockford Elementary
Shoals Elementary
Surry Central High
Surry Early College
Surry Online Magnet School
Westfield Elementary
White Plains Elementary
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Policy Notes
North Carolina State Law No state law, federal rulings still apply. School disricts may allow students to be released for religious study or they may also not allow it.
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