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#2150 of 2,648 schools in NC

North Brunswick High

High School · Brunswick County Schools · Leland, NC

A Brunswick County Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

114 Scorpion Drive, Leland, NC 28451

  • Math 30% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.9% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-26.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation10.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$13,088
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at North Brunswick High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North Brunswick High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,080/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,380

Median home value

$315,300

Median rent

$1,465/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Brunswick County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Brunswick HighEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available1,182Compare →
The CoastEnrollment path unverified4.76–12Not available54Compare →
West Brunswick HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available1,512Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Brunswick County Schools

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#20 of 20
District spending per student
$13,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Brunswick High is listed in Brunswick County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Brunswick High

North Brunswick High is a public high school in Leland, NC, part of Brunswick County Schools, serving approximately 1,560 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,150 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Brunswick High

What grades does North Brunswick High serve?

North Brunswick High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Brunswick High?

North Brunswick High has an enrollment of approximately 1,560 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Brunswick High?

The student-teacher ratio at North Brunswick High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Brunswick High rank in NC?

North Brunswick High ranks #2,150 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is North Brunswick High's MySchoolScout rating?

North Brunswick High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at North Brunswick High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Brunswick High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Brunswick High a charter school?

No, North Brunswick High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Brunswick High a Title I school?

No, North Brunswick High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Brunswick High?

99.8% of students at North Brunswick High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,560
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Brunswick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 28451)
44,262
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
43.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28451; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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