For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,395 students in Brunswick County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 322 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Brunswick County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brunswick County, VA are Meherrin Powellton Elementary School, Brunswick High School and Totaro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brunswick County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Brunswick County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brunswick County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11555 Dry Bread Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2171 Lawrenceville Plank Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2716
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2716
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Totaro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19350 Christanna Highway
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Red Oak-sturgeon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4081 Flatrock Road
Alberta, VA 23821
(434) 949-7820
Alberta, VA 23821
(434) 949-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
James S. Russell Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19400 Christanna Hwy
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Southside L.i.n.k. Project/brunswick Co
Alternative School
1718 Farmers Field Road, C/o B
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-3138
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-3138
Brunswick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brunswick Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1147 Planters Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
1718 Farmer's Field Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brunswick County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Brunswick County, VA include Meherrin Powellton Elementary School, Brunswick High School and Totaro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brunswick County?
7 public schools are located in Brunswick County.
What percentage of students in Brunswick County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Brunswick County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brunswick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brunswick County include: Meherrin Powellton Elementary School vs. Red Oak-sturgeon Elementary School, Totaro Elementary School vs. Red Oak-sturgeon Elementary School, Red Oak-sturgeon Elementary School vs. Meherrin Powellton Elementary School
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