For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,531 students in Dobson, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 62 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Dobson, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dobson, NC are Surry Early College, Dobson Elementary School and Copeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dobson, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Dobson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dobson, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surry Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-3621
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-3621
Gr: 9-13 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Dobson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W Atkins Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8913
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8913
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
948 Copeland School Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-2572
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-2572
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Surry Central High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
716 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8842
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8842
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Surry Online Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
883 Zephyr Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8215
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8215
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
883 Zephyr Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-4018
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-4018
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
719 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-6300
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dobson, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Dobson, NC include Surry Early College, Dobson Elementary School and Copeland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dobson?
7 public schools are located in Dobson.
What percentage of students in Dobson go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Dobson are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dobson?
Dobson public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dobson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dobson include: Surry Early College vs. Surry Central High School, Surry Central High School vs. Surry Early College, Rockford Elementary School vs. Surry Central High School
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