Brunswick County Public Schools

Lawrenceville, Virginia — 5 schools

1,405
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$18,469
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Brunswick County Public Schools operates 5 public schools serving 1,405 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,369 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Brunswick County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,469 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.2% local, 47.5% state, and 22.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,184 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 68/100, ranked #29 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 563.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.7% African American, 17.5% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Brunswick High accounts for 29.5% of all Brunswick County Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Brunswick County Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Brunswick County Public Schools school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Brunswick County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 177 students (lowest) to 404 students (highest), a spread of 227 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Brunswick County Public Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Brunswick County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 563:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Brunswick County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 26.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Brunswick County Public Schools is typically wider than the Brunswick County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.3%
Federal
47.5%
State
30.2%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
29 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Brunswick County county, where this district is located.

$745
Studio/mo
$749
1 BR/mo
$914
2 BR/mo
$1,271
3 BR/mo
$1,389
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,184
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Brunswick County Public Schools.

White 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 72.7%
Multiracial 4.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

563.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Brunswick County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Brunswick High
404
Totaro Elementary
295
James S. Russell Middle
288
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary
205
Meherrin Powellton Elementary
177

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brunswick County Public Schools?

Brunswick County Public Schools has 5 schools, including 1 high, 3 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,405 students.

How much does Brunswick County Public Schools spend per student?

Brunswick County Public Schools spends $18,469 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #29 in Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in Brunswick County Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Brunswick County Public Schools is $81,184 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Brunswick County Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Brunswick County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Brunswick County Public Schools?

Brunswick County Public Schools students are 72.7% African American, 17.5% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Brunswick County Public Schools?

Brunswick County Public Schools has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #29 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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