Brunswick County Schools

District Overview
Brunswick County Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 35 Referendum Drive in Bolivia, North Carolina. Situated in a rural fringe setting within the greater Wilmington metropolitan region, the district operates 20 active campuses designed to serve families across the area. Offering a comprehensive educational continuum from pre-kindergarten all the way through grade 13—encompassing traditional elementary and secondary education as well as extended high school and early college pathways—the district currently enrolls 13,561 students. Its student body reflects a diverse community, bringing together learners from various cultural and economic backgrounds under a unified public educational system.

To support its large student population across 14 distinct grade levels, Brunswick County Schools maintains a well-resourced operational and instructional footprint. The district employs approximately 1,769 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers supported by specialized professional personnel, contributing to a total staff of more than 1,840 FTE employees dedicated to classroom instruction, administrative operations, and student services. This robust staffing ratio provides the foundation for tailored academic programming and community engagement across all 20 of its schools. For parents evaluating local educational opportunities, students preparing for academic progression, and researchers studying regional school system metrics, Brunswick County Schools serves as a key institutional pillar in southeastern North Carolina, with additional resources available at www.bcswan.net.
20
Total Schools
13,561
Total Students
1,769.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brunswick County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White7,969
Hispanic2,536
Black1,890
Asian90
Two or More982
American Indian71
Pacific Islander23
  • White
    7,969 (58.8%)
  • Hispanic
    2,536 (18.7%)
  • Black
    1,890 (13.9%)
  • Two or More
    982 (7.2%)
  • Asian
    90 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    71 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    23 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Brunswick County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle5
High5
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:20
Students:13,561*
Teachers (FTE):1,769.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.7
Schools in Brunswick County Schools
Found 20 Schools