- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brunswick, GA
Brunswick High School
Federal NCES profile for Brunswick High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130240001068
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brunswick High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brunswick High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Brunswick, GA.
School address
District: Glynn County · Georgia
NCES ID 130240001068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Brunswick High School held near 1,939 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 115.0 → 117.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130240001068 · Brunswick, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,951 enr · 17:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Glynn Academy (1,911 students)
Brunswick High School held near 1,939 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 115.0 → 117.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Brunswick High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brunswick High School
1,951 students
- Glynn Academy
Glynn Academy
1,911 students
- Jane Macon Mid
Jane Macon Middle
801 students
- Sterling Eleme 767
Sterling Elementary School
767 students
- Satilla Marsh 752
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
752 students
- Needwood Middl 736
Needwood Middle School
736 students
What this shows Brunswick High School reports 1,951 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brunswick High School compares
Brunswick High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,951 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,951
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
417
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 40 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Brunswick High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glynn County reports $14,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brunswick High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glynn Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Macon Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterling Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Satilla Marsh Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Needwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brunswick High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Brunswick
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,951 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brunswick High School
How many students attend Brunswick High School?
Brunswick High School has 1,951 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brunswick, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,932 (2022-23) → 1,939 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brunswick High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brunswick High School is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brunswick High School?
52.8% of students at Brunswick High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brunswick High School?
The largest demographic group at Brunswick High School is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in Brunswick, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brunswick High School?
Brunswick High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brunswick High School rank among high schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Brunswick, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in Glynn County?
Besides Brunswick High School, Glynn County also operates Glynn Academy (1,911 students), Jane Macon Middle (801 students), and Sterling Elementary School (767 students). See the Glynn County district page for the complete list.