South Brunswick High School

280 Cougar Drive Bsl
Southport, NC 28461
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,172 students in grades 9-12, South Brunswick High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 25% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 1,172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

South Brunswick High School's student population of 1,172 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,172 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

South Brunswick High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Brunswick High School is 0.42, 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)
#576 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Brunswick High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South 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.
53%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South 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.
59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South 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 South 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 South 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
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Brunswick High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South 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
9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South 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
75%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South 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 South Brunswick High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of South Brunswick High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of South 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 South 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 South 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 South Brunswick High School's ranking?
South Brunswick High School is ranked #576 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Brunswick High School often compared to?
South Brunswick High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Brunswick High School, West Brunswick High School, Brunswick County Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Brunswick High School?
The graduation rate of South Brunswick High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Brunswick High School?
1,172 students attend South Brunswick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of South Brunswick High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Brunswick High School?
South 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 South Brunswick High School offer ?
South Brunswick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Brunswick High School part of?
South 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: 1,172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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