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Brunswick County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
20
Schools
12,944
Students
$14,887
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
99.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
85.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Brunswick County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 12,944 students across 20 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,887 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (20)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belville ElementaryPK–05726
Bolivia ElementaryPK–05496
Jessie Mae Monroe ElementaryKG–05394
Lincoln ElementaryKG–05675
Southport ElementaryKG–05403
Supply ElementaryPK–05539
Town Creek ElementaryKG–04654
Union ElementaryKG–05571
Virginia Williamson ElemPK–05502
WaccamawKG–08430
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar Grove Middle06–08434
Leland Middle06–08780
Shallotte Middle06–08674
South Brunswick Middle06–08572
Town Creek Middle05–08500
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brunswick County Early College09–13363
North Brunswick High09–121,450
South Brunswick High09–121,172
The COAST06–1283
West Brunswick High09–121,526
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,887Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
35%
State
46.4%
Local (property tax)
34.5%
Federal
19.1%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
12,944
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.7%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brunswick County Schools?
Brunswick County Schools has 20 public schools, serving a total of 12,944 students.
What is the graduation rate for Brunswick County Schools?
The graduation rate is 85.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Brunswick County Schools spend per student?
Brunswick County Schools spends $14,887 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Brunswick County Schools?
100% of students in Brunswick County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Brunswick County Schools?
No, Brunswick County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Brunswick County Schools serve?
Brunswick County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Brunswick County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Brunswick County Schools is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.