North Surry High School is located on W Pine Street in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The school first opened in 1958. North Surry's team name is the Greyhounds, and their school colors are blue and grey.
North Surry High School was established in 1958 to serve the educational needs of Mount Airy and the surrounding communities in Surry County, North Carolina. The school's yearbook, North Star, has been published since at least 1960, reflecting its longstanding presence in the region.[2]
Over the decades, North Surry High School has developed a reputation for academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, a Gifted and Talented program, and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses with a STEM focus.[3]
Academics
North Surry High School offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, a Gifted and Talented program, and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses with a STEM focus.
As of recent data, North Surry High School enrolls approximately 843 students. The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.[5]
Extracurricular Activities
Athletics
The school’s athletic teams are known as the Greyhounds. North Surry competes in a wide range of sports including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and track and field.
Clubs and Organizations
North Surry supports a variety of extracurricular clubs and organizations, such as:
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Interact Club
Quiz Bowl
Student Government
National Honor Society
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)
Music and Arts programs
1989 Basketball Championship
In 1989, the North Surry High School boys' basketball team won the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 3A state championship. The title game was held at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where North Surry defeated Southern Alamance High School with a final score of 81–66.[6]
The 1989 victory marked the school's fourth state basketball title, following previous championships in 1963, 1966, and 1967. The win solidified North Surry’s legacy in high school basketball history and remains a celebrated achievement within the local community.
In 2024, the Class of 1989 commemorated the 35th anniversary of the championship during their class reunion, honoring the players, coaches, and supporters who contributed to the team's success.[7]
Community Engagement
North Surry High School emphasizes strong community and parent involvement. The school offers various academic and extracurricular programs designed to enhance student engagement and success.[8]
Notable alumni
Ethan Evans – NFL punter for the Los Angeles Rams; drafted in the 7th round of the 2023 NFL Draft; first Division II player selected that year; alumnus of North Surry High School.[9]
Mason Hawks – Basketball player; scored over 1,300 career points at North Surry; played collegiate basketball at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Carter Phillips – Basketball player; surpassed 1,200 career points; continued his basketball career at Catawba College.
Kendal Tucker – Dual-sport athlete in basketball and baseball; scored over 1,000 career points; played baseball at Winthrop University.
Evan Barnard – Accepted into the University of North Carolina School of the Arts for performing arts studies.
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