- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leland, NC
North Brunswick High
Federal NCES profile for North Brunswick High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370042000125
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Brunswick High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Leland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Brunswick High has class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Brunswick High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Leland, NC.
School address
District: Brunswick County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370042000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+110 students YoY
North Brunswick High grew from 1,450 students in 2022-23 to 1,560 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 77.9 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+110 students YoY 370042000125 · Leland, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,620 enr · 21:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: West Brunswick High (1,466 students)
North Brunswick High grew from 1,450 students in 2022-23 to 1,560 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 77.9 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Brunswick High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Brunswick High
1,620 students
- West Brunswick
West Brunswick High
1,466 students
- South Brunswic
South Brunswick High
1,154 students
- Belville Eleme
Belville Elementary
812 students
- Leland Middle
Leland Middle
806 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
738 students
What this shows North Brunswick High reports 1,620 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Brunswick High compares
North Brunswick High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,620 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,620
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$13,088
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, North Brunswick High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brunswick County Schools reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Brunswick High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brunswick High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Brunswick High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Brunswick High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,620 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Brunswick High
How many students attend North Brunswick High?
North Brunswick High has 1,620 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leland, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,450 (2022-23) → 1,560 (2023-24), up 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Brunswick High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Brunswick High is 21:1, which is 33% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Brunswick High?
99.8% of students at North Brunswick High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Brunswick High?
The largest demographic group at North Brunswick High is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Leland, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Brunswick High?
North Brunswick High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 North Brunswick High rank among public schools in Leland?
By Resource Investment Index, North Brunswick High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Leland, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leland on the city page.
What other schools are in Brunswick County Schools?
Besides North Brunswick High, Brunswick County Schools also operates West Brunswick High (1,466 students), South Brunswick High (1,154 students), and Belville Elementary (812 students). See the Brunswick County Schools district page for the complete list.