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#761 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 41% in state

Brunswick High

High School · Brunswick County Public Schools · Lawrenceville, VA

A Brunswick County Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2171 Lawrenceville Plank Rd, Lawrenceville, VA 23868

  • Math 68% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 74% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$18,712
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Brunswick High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency68%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency74%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2017
ELA
92%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
68%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100.7%

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 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated712/100K

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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

$38,661

Median home value

$138,800

Median rent

$786/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

54%

Poverty rate

26.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23868; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
4 boys'·6 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brunswick AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4PK–121.7 mi298Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Brunswick County Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$18,712NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Brunswick High

Brunswick High is a public high school in Lawrenceville, VA, part of Brunswick County Public Schools, serving approximately 422 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brunswick High

What grades does Brunswick High serve?

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

How many students attend Brunswick High?

Brunswick High has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brunswick High?

The student-teacher ratio at Brunswick High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brunswick High rank in VA?

Brunswick High ranks #761 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Brunswick High's MySchoolScout rating?

Brunswick High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Brunswick High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brunswick High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Brunswick High a charter school?

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

Is Brunswick High a Title I school?

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

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

100.7% of students at 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
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Brunswick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 23868)
6,215
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
35.4
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 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 23868; 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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