Brunswick County Schools School District
School District · Bolivia, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
20
10 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,088
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
20
10 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,088
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#45 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,088
$24 vs North Carolina median
District size
13,262 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
About Brunswick County Schools
Brunswick County Schools is a Bolivia, North Carolina school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 13,262 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $13,088 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Brunswick County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Town Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Brunswick County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 53.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.9%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Brunswick County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Brunswick County Schools with test data.
Schools in Brunswick County Schools
20 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Bolivia
- Total Enrollment
- 13,262
- Teachers (FTE)
- 868
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brunswick County Schools?
Brunswick County Schools has 20 schools in total — 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Brunswick County Schools?
The average composite rating for Brunswick County Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Brunswick County Schools?
Brunswick County Schools spends $13,088 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brunswick County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Brunswick County Schools is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Brunswick County Schools?
Town Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Brunswick County Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Brunswick County Schools?
Across schools in Brunswick County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Brunswick County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Brunswick County Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Brunswick County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wake County Schools (197)
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- Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools (81)
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- Onslow County Schools (39)
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- Wayne County Public Schools (33)
- Randolph County School System (32)
- Rowan-salisbury Schools (32)
- Harnett County Schools (29)
- Catawba County Schools (28)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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