For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,528 students in Brunswick County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Brunswick County, NC are Brunswick County Early College, South Brunswick High School and West Brunswick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brunswick County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Brunswick County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Brunswick County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brunswick County Early College, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Brunswick County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brunswick County Early College
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
50 College Road Ne
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 756-5030
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 756-5030
Grades: 9-13
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
South Brunswick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 Cougar Drive Bsl
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 756-6880
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 756-6880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,172 students
Rank: #33.
West Brunswick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Whiteville Road Nw
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 756-5050
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 756-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,526 students
Rank: #44.
North Brunswick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Scorpion Drive
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2261
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,450 students
Rank: #55.
The Coast
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Old Ocean Highway
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 312-2780
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 312-2780
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Brunswick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
51 Benton Road Se
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 754-7644
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 754-7644
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brunswick County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Brunswick County, NC include Brunswick County Early College, South Brunswick High School and West Brunswick High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brunswick County?
5 public high schools are located in Brunswick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Brunswick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Brunswick County include: North Brunswick High School vs. South Brunswick High School, Brunswick County Early College vs. South Brunswick High School, West Brunswick High School vs. South Brunswick High School
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