- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Southport, NC
South Brunswick High
Federal NCES profile for South Brunswick High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370042000127
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Brunswick High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Southport · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Brunswick High has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Brunswick High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Southport, NC.
School address
District: Brunswick County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370042000127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
South Brunswick High held near 1,182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 69.0 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370042000127 · Southport, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,154 enr · 17:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North Brunswick High (1,620 students)
South Brunswick High held near 1,182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 69.0 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Brunswick High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick High
1,620 students
- West Brunswick
West Brunswick High
1,466 students
- This school
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 South Brunswick High reports 1,154 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Brunswick High compares
South Brunswick High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,154 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,154
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, South Brunswick High is less 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 South Brunswick High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Brunswick High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 (~1,154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Brunswick High
How many students attend South Brunswick High?
South Brunswick High has 1,154 students enrolled. It is a high school in Southport, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,172 (2022-23) → 1,182 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Brunswick High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Brunswick High is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Brunswick High?
99.7% of students at South Brunswick High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Brunswick High?
The largest demographic group at South Brunswick High is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Southport, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Brunswick High?
South Brunswick High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 South Brunswick High rank among public schools in Southport?
By Resource Investment Index, South Brunswick High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Southport, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brunswick County Schools?
Besides South Brunswick High, Brunswick County Schools also operates North Brunswick High (1,620 students), West Brunswick High (1,466 students), and Belville Elementary (812 students). See the Brunswick County Schools district page for the complete list.