Brunswick County Schools: How Many?

Brunswick County Schools is a PK–12 graded school district serving Brunswick County, North Carolina. It has 20 schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. As of the 2017–2018 school year, the district served 12,603 students, though one source states that the number is over 13,000. The student-teacher ratio is around 15:1 or 16:1, with sources disagreeing on the exact number. The district includes four high schools, five middle schools, and ten elementary schools, as well as one Career/Technical centre and one combined middle/elementary school.

Student demographics

Brunswick County Schools in North Carolina is a PK–12 graded school district with 20 schools, ranging from pre-kindergarten to the twelfth grade. For the 2017–2018 school year, the district had a total of 12,603 students and 825 teachers, giving a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The gender ratio was 51% male to 49% female. The racial breakdown of the student population was: 68% White, 17% Black, 10% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, and 1% Asian/Pacific Islander (with 2% identifying with two or more races).

In the 2024 school year, Brunswick County's student demographics changed somewhat. The number of students rose to 14,092, with a minority enrollment of 36% (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black). The student-teacher ratio also changed to 16:1.

Brunswick County Schools has a larger number of students making less academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state. However, the district's average math and reading proficiency scores are higher than the North Carolina public school average.

Elementary schools

There are 9 elementary schools in Brunswick County, North Carolina, according to a 2017-2018 report. These include:

• Belville Elementary School
• Bolivia Elementary School
• Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School
• Lincoln Elementary School
• Southport Elementary School
• Supply Elementary School
• Town Creek Elementary School
• Union Elementary School
• Virginia Williamson Elementary School

In addition to the above, Waccamaw School is a combined middle/elementary school.

Union Elementary School has been recognised as a Blue Ribbon School. It has received excellent reviews from parents, who praise the school for its loving environment and excellent staff. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1.

Other elementary schools that have received positive reviews from parents include Southport Elementary School, which has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, and Classical Charter Schools of Leland, which has a ratio of 29:1.

Middle schools

Brunswick County Schools in North Carolina is made up of 20 schools, serving more than 13,000 students across pre-kindergarten to grade 12. Five of these schools are middle schools:

Shallotte Middle School

Located in Shallotte, this middle school is rated 4 out of 5 stars by a single reviewer on Niche.

South Brunswick Middle School

Based in Southport, this middle school has received 3 reviews on Niche, with a rating of 1.67 out of 5 stars.

Town Creek Middle School

Town Creek Middle School is situated in Winnabow.

Cedar Grove Middle School

Cedar Grove Middle School is in Supply. This middle school met growth in the 2022-2023 school year and was one of the schools that performed well in comparison to statewide results based on End-of-Grade and End-of-Course proficiency results.

Waccamaw School

Waccamaw School is a combined middle and elementary school located in Ash. It was named a Blue Ribbon School in 2000-2001.

High schools

Brunswick County Schools in North Carolina is a PK–12 graded school district serving over 12,000 students across 19 schools, including four high schools. The high schools in the district are:

Brunswick County Early College High School

Located in Bolivia, this school is ranked 118th within North Carolina. The total minority enrollment is 32%, and 99% of students are economically disadvantaged. Students at this school can take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams, with a participation rate of 32%.

South Brunswick High School

South Brunswick High School is ranked 189th within North Carolina. Students here also have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams, with a participation rate of 34%.

West Brunswick High School

West Brunswick High School is ranked 269th within North Carolina. Students at this school can also take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams, with a participation rate of 23%.

North Brunswick High School

North Brunswick High School is ranked 301st within North Carolina. Students at this school can take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams, with a participation rate of 16%.

Student performance

Brunswick County Schools in North Carolina is a dynamic school system serving more than 13,000 students across twenty schools. The district's vision is to create a community of well-educated, employable, and socially responsible citizens. To achieve this, the schools focus on producing college and career-ready high school graduates.

In terms of student performance, Brunswick County Schools have shown promising results. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. The district's performance in comparison to statewide results is commendable, particularly in elementary and middle school math and science. In the 2022-2023 school year, the district was at or above the statewide average in elementary reading, math, and science, as well as middle school math.

Looking at individual schools, nine schools achieved a School Performance Grade of C, two schools earned a grade of B, and two schools earned an A. Notably, Town Creek Elementary School, Union Elementary School, and Brunswick County Early College High School exceeded growth expectations. On the other hand, Lincoln Elementary School, Southport Elementary School, Cedar Grove Middle School, and Leland Middle School maintained their growth status from the previous year.

The district recognizes the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on student performance and is committed to continuous improvement. The school board is dedicated to providing quality instruction and fostering a positive and safe learning environment to enhance student success.

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