Enrollment
1,951
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130240001068
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brunswick High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brunswick High School
Brunswick High School is a higher-need, large high school in Brunswick, Georgia, enrolling 1,951 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,951 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 90 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (36%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 598 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,951 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 40 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brunswick's high schools, it stands alongside Glynn Academy (1,911 students): Brunswick High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.7:1).
Glynn County also operates Glynn Academy (1,911 students) and Jane Macon Middle (801 students) alongside Brunswick High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brunswick High School compares
Brunswick High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glynn County, which includes Brunswick High School.
$13,446
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 28.9%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,951 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brunswick High School a good school?
Brunswick High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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