Best Schools in Brunswick County, NC
Brunswick County, NC has 29 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 17,974 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Brunswick County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brunswick County, NC
The top high schools in Brunswick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brunswick County Early College
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 363 Students
2. South Brunswick High
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1172 Students
3. West Brunswick High
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
4. North Brunswick High
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students
5. New Hanover High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
6. East Columbus Junior-senior High
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 594 Students
7. The Coast
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brunswick County, NC
The top middle schools in Brunswick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shallotte Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
2. Town Creek Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 500 Students
3. South Brunswick Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
4. Cedar Grove Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
5. Leland Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
6. Williston Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brunswick County, NC
The top elementary schools in Brunswick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Classical Charter Schools Of Southport
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Classical Charter Schools Of Southport • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 614 Students
2. Union Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students
3. Town Creek Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 654 Students
4. Classical Charter Schools Of Leland
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Classical Charter Schools Of Leland • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1000 Students
5. Belville Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students
6. Waccamaw
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 430 Students
7. Virginia Williamson Elem
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
8. Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
9. Southport Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
10. Lincoln Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brunswick County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brunswick County, NC has a total population of 136,693 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brunswick County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brunswick County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brunswick County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brunswick County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Brunswick County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brunswick County, NC
How many schools are in Brunswick County, NC?
Brunswick County, NC has 29 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,974 students in total.
How do schools in Brunswick County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Brunswick County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Brunswick County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brunswick County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Brunswick County, NC
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Brunswick County
7 places in Brunswick County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (1)
- Brunswick County Schools (20 schools)