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Best Brunswick County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 14,795 students in Brunswick County, NC (there are 8 private schools, serving 703 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Brunswick County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brunswick County, NC are Brunswick County Early College, Union Elementary School and South Brunswick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brunswick County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Brunswick County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Brunswick County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brunswick County Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
50 College Road Ne
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 756-5030
Gr: 9-13 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
180 Union School Road Nw
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 756-5900
Gr: K-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
South Brunswick High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
280 Cougar Drive Bsl
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 756-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Town Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6330 Lake Park Dr Se
Winnabow, NC 28479
(910) 756-5350
Gr: K-4 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Classical Charter Schools Of Southport
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2260 Achievement Ave Se
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 338-4178
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 West 9th Street
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6036
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Classical Charter Schools Of Leland
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7055 Bacon's Way
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 655-1214
Gr: K-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Waccamaw
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5901 Waccamaw School Road Nw
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5560
Gr: K-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Belville Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
575 River Road
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-0601
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Virginia Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1020 Zion Hill Road
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 756-6010
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
West Brunswick High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
550 Whiteville Road Nw
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 756-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
North Brunswick High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
114 Scorpion Drive
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,620 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Supply Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Benton Road Se
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 756-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bolivia Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4036 Business Hwy 17-e
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 756-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Pea Landing Road Nw
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5910
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
South Brunswick Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Cougar Drive Bsl
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 756-6870
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1664 Lincoln Road
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3597
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
The Coast
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 Old Ocean Highway
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 312-2780
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Shallotte Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Village Road
Shallotte, NC 28459
(910) 756-6130
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Cedar Grove Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Grove Trail Sw
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 756-6120
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Town Creek Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6370 Lake Park Drive Se
Winnabow, NC 28479
(910) 756-5320
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2222.
Leland Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
927 Old Fayetteville Road Ne
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Brunswick County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Brunswick County, NC include Brunswick County Early College, Union Elementary School and South Brunswick High School.
How many public schools are located in Brunswick County?
22 public schools are located in Brunswick County.
What percentage of students in Brunswick County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Brunswick County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brunswick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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