West Brunswick High School

550 Whiteville Road Nw
Shallotte, NC 28470
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,526 students in grades 9-12, West Brunswick High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Brunswick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

West Brunswick High School's student population of 1,526 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,526 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

West Brunswick High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Brunswick High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#963 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Brunswick High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Brunswick High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Brunswick High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Brunswick High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Brunswick High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Brunswick High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Brunswick High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Brunswick High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Brunswick High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Brunswick High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Brunswick High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Brunswick High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of West Brunswick High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Brunswick High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Brunswick High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Brunswick High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Brunswick High School's ranking?
West Brunswick High School is ranked #963 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Brunswick High School often compared to?
West Brunswick High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Brunswick High School, North Brunswick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Brunswick High School?
The graduation rate of West Brunswick High School is 82%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Brunswick High School?
1,526 students attend West Brunswick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of West Brunswick High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Brunswick High School?
West Brunswick High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Brunswick High School offer ?
West Brunswick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Brunswick High School part of?
West Brunswick High School is part of Brunswick County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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