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West Brunswick High School had the highest enrollment among Brunswick County schools, welcoming 1,455 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 20 schools in Brunswick County, North Brunswick High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 1,402 students, while South Brunswick High School welcomed 1,124 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.

West Brunswick High School is part of Brunswick County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Brunswick County and has a main office in Bolivia.

In the previous school year, West Brunswick High School also had the highest number of students among Brunswick County schools.

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.

School name	City	Total School Enrollment
West Brunswick High School	Shallotte	1,455
North Brunswick High School	Leland	1,402
South Brunswick High School	Southport	1,124
Leland Middle School	Leland	780
Belville Elementary School	Leland	722
Lincoln Elementary School	Leland	678
Shallotte Middle School	Shallotte	670
Town Creek Elementary School	Winnabow	654
Union Elementary School	Shallotte	577
South Brunswick Middle School	Southport	576
Supply Elementary School	Supply	544
Virginia Williamson Elementary School	Bolivia	511
Bolivia Elementary School	Bolivia	497
Town Creek Middle School	Winnabow	496
Cedar Grove Middle School	Supply	442
Waccamaw	Ash	431
Southport Elementary School	Southport	407
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School	Ash	395
Brunswick County Early College	Supply	348
The COAST	Bolivia	90