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
Iru Ile-iwe ti Ile-iwe—
Ipele ipeleMiddle
Grade Span6–8
Agbegbe Agbegbe Surry County Schools
County37171
Ìlú Ìlú Dobson
ZIP27017
Ile-iwe Charter SchoolNo
Ile-iwe Magnet SchoolNo
Àkọlé 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
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)