Brunswick County Schools welcomed 13,060 students in 2023-24 school year

Brunswick County Schools welcomed 13,060 students in 2023-24 school year
Dale Cole, Superintendent Brunswick County Schools — starnewsonline.com
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There were 13,060 students enrolled in Brunswick County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 2% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Brunswick County Schools roughly covers 20 schools within Brunswick County and has a main office in Bolivia.

Among the 20 schools in Brunswick County Schools, West Brunswick High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,460 students in the 2023-24 school year.

Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina’s public schools face a significant funding gap. The state’s per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.

North Carolina’s public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

North Carolina’s public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.

This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

Enrollment in Brunswick County Schools Over 10 Years

Enrollment in Brunswick County Schools During 2023-24 School Year
School Total Enrollment
West Brunswick High School 1,460
North Brunswick High School 1,446
South Brunswick High School 1,142
Leland Middle School 782
Belville Elementary School 761
Lincoln Elementary School 708
Town Creek Elementary School 698
Shallotte Middle School 614
Union Elementary School 605
South Brunswick Middle School 589
Supply Elementary School 564
Virginia Williamson Elementary School 557
Town Creek Middle School 522
Bolivia Elementary School 502
Cedar Grove Middle School 464
Waccamaw 443
Southport Elementary School 418
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School 385
Brunswick County Early College 336
The COAST 64


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