For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,419 students in Brunswick County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 342 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Brunswick County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Brunswick County, VA are Brunswick High School, Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and Totaro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brunswick County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Brunswick County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brunswick County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2171 Lawrenceville Plank Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2716
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2716
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11555 Dry Bread Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Totaro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19350 Christanna Highway
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
James S Russell Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19400 Christanna Hwy
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
Red Oak-sturgeon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4081 Flatrock Road
Alberta, VA 23821
(434) 949-7820
Alberta, VA 23821
(434) 949-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside L.i.n.k. Project/brunswick Co
Alternative School
C/o Brunswick Co Public Schls,
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-3138
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-3138
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brunswick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brunswick Correctional Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1147 Planters Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1718 Farmer's Field Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brunswick County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Brunswick County, VA include Brunswick High School, Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and Totaro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brunswick County, VA?
6 public schools are located in Brunswick County, VA.
What percentage of students in Brunswick County, VA go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Brunswick County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brunswick County, VA?
Brunswick County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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