Brunswick County Schools & Education
Brunswick County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,769
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#88
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Brunswick County
Measured School Summary
Brunswick County faces educational challenges with a school score of 26/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,769 per pupil, Brunswick County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Brunswick County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
22 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
26/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #88 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
4.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,769
$200 below the state average
School coverage
22
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Brunswick County has 22 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Brunswick County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Brunswick County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 20 of 22 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#88
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Brunswick County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
12,944 students
20 listed schools in this county slice.
Classical Charter Schools of Leland
Elementary school only in this slice
1,000 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Classical Charter Schools of Southport
Elementary school only in this slice
614 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Brunswick County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 20 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Brunswick County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Brunswick County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Brunswick County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Growing Coastal Infrastructure for 14,000 Students
Brunswick County supports 14,558 students through a network of 22 public schools divided among 3 districts. The infrastructure includes 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools to serve a growing population. One alternative school also operates within the county to meet diverse student needs.
Brunswick County Schools Leads the Coast
Brunswick County Schools is the dominant district, educating 12,944 students across 20 different schools. Two charter schools, including Classical Charter Schools of Leland with 1,000 students, make up roughly 9% of the county's total school count. These options provide families with both traditional and specialized educational pathways.
A Mix of Rural and Suburban Campus Life
School life varies between 17 rural campuses and 5 suburban locations, with an average school size of 662 students. High schools like West Brunswick and North Brunswick are the largest, each hosting over 1,400 students. This mix offers families a choice between larger high-energy campuses and more traditional rural school settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Brunswick County
Reported Enrollment
14,558
22 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
2
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Brunswick County
Brunswick County Schools
GuideClassical Charter Schools of Leland
Classical Charter Schools of Southport
22 Public Schools in Brunswick County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brunswick High | Profile | Brunswick County Schools | Shallotte, 28470Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,526 |
| North Brunswick High | Profile | Brunswick County Schools | Leland, 28451Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,450 |
| South Brunswick High | Profile | Brunswick County Schools | Southport, 28461Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,172 |
| Classical Charter Schools of Leland | Profile | Classical Charter Schools of Leland | Leland, 28451Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 1,000 |
| Leland Middle | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Leland, 28451Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 780 |
| Belville Elementary | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Leland, 28451Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 726 |
| Lincoln Elementary | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Leland, 28451Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 675 |
| Shallotte Middle | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Shallotte, 28459Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 674 |
| Town Creek Elementary | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Winnabow, 28479Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 654 |
| Classical Charter Schools of Southport | Record | Classical Charter Schools of Southport | Bolivia, 28422Rural: Distant | KG–7 | Charter | 614 |
| South Brunswick Middle | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Southport, 28461Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 572 |
| Union Elementary | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Shallotte, 28470Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 571 |
| Supply Elementary | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Supply, 28462Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 539 |
| Virginia Williamson Elem | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Bolivia, 28422Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 502 |
| Town Creek Middle | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Winnabow, 28479Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 500 |
| Bolivia Elementary | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Bolivia, 28422Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 496 |
| Cedar Grove Middle | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Supply, 28462Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 434 |
| Waccamaw | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Ash, 28420Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 430 |
| Southport Elementary | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Southport, 28461Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 403 |
| Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary | Record | Brunswick County Schools | Ash, 28420Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 394 |
West Brunswick High
Brunswick County Schools
Shallotte, 28470 / Rural: Fringe
North Brunswick High
Brunswick County Schools
Leland, 28451 / Suburb: Midsize
South Brunswick High
Brunswick County Schools
Southport, 28461 / Rural: Fringe
Classical Charter Schools of Leland
Classical Charter Schools of Leland
Leland, 28451 / Rural: Fringe
Belville Elementary
Brunswick County Schools
Leland, 28451 / Suburb: Midsize
Lincoln Elementary
Brunswick County Schools
Leland, 28451 / Suburb: Midsize
Shallotte Middle
Brunswick County Schools
Shallotte, 28459 / Suburb: Midsize
Town Creek Elementary
Brunswick County Schools
Winnabow, 28479 / Rural: Fringe
Classical Charter Schools of Southport
Classical Charter Schools of Southport
Bolivia, 28422 / Rural: Distant
South Brunswick Middle
Brunswick County Schools
Southport, 28461 / Rural: Fringe
Union Elementary
Brunswick County Schools
Shallotte, 28470 / Rural: Fringe
Supply Elementary
Brunswick County Schools
Supply, 28462 / Rural: Distant
Virginia Williamson Elem
Brunswick County Schools
Bolivia, 28422 / Rural: Distant
Bolivia Elementary
Brunswick County Schools
Bolivia, 28422 / Rural: Distant
Southport Elementary
Brunswick County Schools
Southport, 28461 / Rural: Fringe
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
Brunswick County Schools
Ash, 28420 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,769
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Brunswick County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Brunswick County, North Carolina?
Brunswick County supports 14,558 students through a network of 22 public schools divided among 3 districts. The infrastructure includes 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools to serve a growing population. One alternative school also operates within the county to meet diverse student needs.
What are the major school districts in Brunswick County, North Carolina?
Brunswick County Schools is the dominant district, educating 12,944 students across 20 different schools. Two charter schools, including Classical Charter Schools of Leland with 1,000 students, make up roughly 9% of the county's total school count. These options provide families with both traditional and specialized educational pathways.
What is the school experience like in Brunswick County?
School life varies between 17 rural campuses and 5 suburban locations, with an average school size of 662 students. High schools like West Brunswick and North Brunswick are the largest, each hosting over 1,400 students. This mix offers families a choice between larger high-energy campuses and more traditional rural school settings.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.