Below Average
#2117 of 2,648 schools in NC
The Coast
High School · Brunswick County Schools · Bolivia, NC
A Brunswick County Schools high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1109 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, NC 28422
- Math 12% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at The Coast score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where The Coast 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,883
Median home value
$295,000
Median rent
$1,460/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Coastal CarolinaPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| North Brunswick HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,560 | Compare → |
| South Brunswick HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,182 | Compare → |
| West Brunswick HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,512 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brunswick County Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #19 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
The Coast is listed in Brunswick County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Coast
The Coast is a public high school in Bolivia, NC, part of Brunswick County Schools, serving approximately 54 students in grades 6th-12th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,117 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Coast
What grades does The Coast serve?
The Coast serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Coast?
The Coast has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Coast?
The student-teacher ratio at The Coast is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Coast rank in NC?
The Coast ranks #2,117 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is The Coast's MySchoolScout rating?
The Coast has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 The Coast?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Coast has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Coast a charter school?
No, The Coast is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Coast a Title I school?
No, The Coast is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Coast?
94.4% of students at The Coast 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Brunswick County
- Phone
- (910) 312-2780
- Area population (ZIP 28422)
- 8,590
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 56.9
Official sources & links
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 28422; 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
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