Surrey’s public schools score below 68% of North Dakota districts on tests and graduation
In Surrey, 32% of tested students are proficient in math, below the North Dakota average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Surrey, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Dakota, not nationally.
From North Dakota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Surrey’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 325 North Dakota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Surrey’s, its schools beat 20%, lower than their 32% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 45% and math 32% in spring 2022, against 44% and 39% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,900 per student, against $16,642 across North Dakota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Surrey High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Surrey’s grade
C: better than 32% of North Dakota school districts. Test scores are below the North Dakota average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Surrey, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Surrey
Surrey Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 230 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Surrey
Surrey High School
Grades 7–12 · 206 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Surrey
Surrey High School
Grades 7–12 · 206 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Surrey
Surrey High School
Grades 7–12 · 206 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Surrey
Surrey High School
Grades 7–12 · 206 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Surrey
Surrey High School
Grades 7–12 · 206 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Surrey
Surrey High School
Grades 7–12 · 206 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Surrey’s public schools are run by Surrey Public School District 41, which also serves Deering, Deering, Kottke Valley and Maryland and others. Parts of Surrey (6% of its land) are served by Nedrose Public School District 4 instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Surrey vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Dakota towns that share Surrey’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | C | Surrey Public School District 41 |
| Surrey Township | — | Surrey Public School District 41 |
| Nedrose | C− | Nedrose Public School District 4 |
Every school in Surrey
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Dakota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Surrey’s schools
Are Surrey’s schools good?
On North Dakota’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Surrey children attend score below 68% of North Dakota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 20%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Surrey in?
Surrey Public School District 41, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 436 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Surrey are served by Nedrose Public School District 4.
How much does Surrey spend per student?
$13,900 in Surrey Public School District 41 (FY2024), against $16,642 across North Dakota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Surrey families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Surrey → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Dakota. Stars are from neighbors.