Brunswick County Schools & Education
Brunswick County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,631
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#37
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Brunswick County
Measured School Summary
Brunswick County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,631 per pupil, Brunswick County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% 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
6 public schools and 2 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
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,631
$310 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Brunswick County has 6 public schools across 2 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.
Small-system county
Brunswick County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#37
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 83% 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 Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,405 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
SOUTHSIDE L.I.N.K. PROJECT/BRUNSWICK CO
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Brunswick County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Brunswick County, Virginia
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.
Rural Schooling in Brunswick County
Brunswick County operates six public schools, including three elementary campuses, one middle school, and one high school. Two districts oversee the education of 1,405 students throughout the county. The infrastructure is designed to serve a spread-out population with a focus on core primary and secondary education.
Brunswick County Public Schools’ Core Role
Brunswick County Public Schools is the primary district, managing five campuses and all 1,405 students. No charter schools exist in the county, meaning public education is largely unified under this main district. A second district provides alternative project services to ensure every student has a pathway to completion.
Small-Town and Rural School Settings
The county's schools are mostly rural, with five located in countryside settings and one in a town locale. Average school size is small at 281 students, with Brunswick High being the largest at 426 and Meherrin Powellton Elementary the smallest at 174. This allows for a more personalized educational experience where every student is known by name.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Brunswick County
Reported Enrollment
1,405
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Brunswick County
Brunswick County Public Schools
SOUTHSIDE L.I.N.K. PROJECT/BRUNSWICK CO
6 Public Schools in Brunswick County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNSWICK HIGH | Record | Brunswick County Public Schools | Lawrenceville, 23868Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 426 |
| James S. Russell Middle | Record | Brunswick County Public Schools | Lawrenceville, 23868Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 312 |
| Totaro Elementary | Record | Brunswick County Public Schools | Lawrenceville, 23868Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 291 |
| Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary | Record | Brunswick County Public Schools | Alberta, 23821Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 202 |
| Meherrin Powellton Elementary | Record | Brunswick County Public Schools | Lawrenceville, 23868Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 174 |
| SOUTHSIDE L.I.N.K. PROJECT/BRUNSWICK CO | Record | SOUTHSIDE L.I.N.K. PROJECT/BRUNSWICK CO | Lawrenceville, 23868Rural: Fringe | — | Alternative | — |
BRUNSWICK HIGH
Brunswick County Public Schools
Lawrenceville, 23868 / Town: Distant
James S. Russell Middle
Brunswick County Public Schools
Lawrenceville, 23868 / Rural: Fringe
Totaro Elementary
Brunswick County Public Schools
Lawrenceville, 23868 / Rural: Fringe
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary
Brunswick County Public Schools
Alberta, 23821 / Rural: Distant
Meherrin Powellton Elementary
Brunswick County Public Schools
Lawrenceville, 23868 / Rural: Distant
SOUTHSIDE L.I.N.K. PROJECT/BRUNSWICK CO
SOUTHSIDE L.I.N.K. PROJECT/BRUNSWICK CO
Lawrenceville, 23868 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,631
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Brunswick County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Brunswick County, Virginia?
Brunswick County operates six public schools, including three elementary campuses, one middle school, and one high school. Two districts oversee the education of 1,405 students throughout the county. The infrastructure is designed to serve a spread-out population with a focus on core primary and secondary education.
What are the major school districts in Brunswick County, Virginia?
Brunswick County Public Schools is the primary district, managing five campuses and all 1,405 students. No charter schools exist in the county, meaning public education is largely unified under this main district. A second district provides alternative project services to ensure every student has a pathway to completion.
What is the school experience like in Brunswick County?
The county's schools are mostly rural, with five located in countryside settings and one in a town locale. Average school size is small at 281 students, with Brunswick High being the largest at 426 and Meherrin Powellton Elementary the smallest at 174. This allows for a more personalized educational experience where every student is known by name.
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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.