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Central Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Dobson, North Carolina · Surry County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students502
Student:Teacher16.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

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

State avg: 500
502
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+17.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Central Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Dobson, North Carolina. The school enrolls 502 students. It is part of the Surry County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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
CityDobson
ZIP27017
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370441002279

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment502
White56.2%
Hispanic / Latino39.6%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
56.2%
Hispanic
39.6%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
2.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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 Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)