Summary:
The city of Dendron, Virginia is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Surry Elementary, Luther P. Jackson Middle, and Surry County High. These schools operate under the Surry County Public Schools district.
Among the standout schools in Dendron, Luther P. Jackson Middle School ranks 160 out of 419 Virginia middle schools and maintains a 3-star rating. The school outperforms state and district averages in several subject areas, including mathematics, science, and English reading. Similarly, Surry County High School ranks 126 out of 328 Virginia high schools, with a 3-star rating, and excels in writing, Algebra I, and World History I.
However, the data also reveals some challenges across the district. All three schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 94.23% to 97.53%, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population. Additionally, the district as a whole is ranked 41 out of 129 in Virginia, suggesting room for improvement in overall performance. The high rates of chronic absenteeism, at 15.7% across all three schools, also present a concern that needs to be addressed.
Thank you for your feedback!