What grades does Central Middle serve?

Central Middle operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Dobson area.

Where is Central Middle located?

Central Middle is a rural school in Dobson, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 14.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Dobson, NC?

Schools in Dobson include Central Middle and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Dobson area.

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Central Middle — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Dobson, North Carolina|Surry County Schools

Dobson, NC 27017

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Fri

School Office ClosedEvent

Jul

Fri

School Office ClosedEvent

Jul

Fri

School Office ClosedEvent

Aug

Mon

August 03, 2026 Board of Education MeetingEvent

Closed Session: 4:00 pmOpen Session 5:30 pm.

Aug

Tue

Faculty ReturnsEvent

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Tue

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

484

Student:Teacher

14.7:1

Locale

Rural

District

Surry County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.4%

Phone

(336)386-4018

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

49%

57th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

52%

70th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

7.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

56 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1

Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

765

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

27.25

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,301

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,487

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,033

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 19%State 65%Local 17%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$223,057

-0.8% 1yr+41.6% 5yr

Mount Airy, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.3%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

12.6%

Uninsured residents

18.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

995

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

920

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

289 (31%)

Speech/Language Impairment

255 (28%)

Other Health Impairment

117 (13%)

Autism

82 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

78 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

13 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

502

Current enrollment

Declining(-16% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Jul 17, 2026

School Office Closed

Event

Fri, Jul 24, 2026

School Office Closed

Event

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

School Office Closed

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No School for Students	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Required Staff Development - No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Staff Development - No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	1pm Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM - Staff Development	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM - Staff Development	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No School for Students	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development - No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM - Staff Development	half_day	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	1:00 pm Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Required Workday / Parent Conferences	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break - No School for Students	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Superintendent's Art Contest	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday - No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Easter Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Easter Monday - No School for Students	Event	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	Student Teacher Reception	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	Staff Development - No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	No School for Students	Event	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	Arts WOW!	Event	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Volunteer of the Year Reception	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	1:00pm Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM - Staff Development	half_day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School - 11:00am Early Dismissal	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM - Last Day of School	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Staff Development - No School for Students	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	2027 SCS Retirement Celebration	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Staff Development - No School for Students	Event	—