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J Sam Gentry Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Mount Airy, North Carolina · Surry County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students346
Student:Teacher15.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
J Sam Gentry
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
346
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
99%+21pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

J Sam Gentry Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The school enrolls 346 students. It is part of the Surry County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictSurry County Schools
County37171
CityMount Airy
ZIP27030
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370441001751

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment346

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)