Enrollment
1,466
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Shallotte, NC
West Brunswick High
Federal NCES profile for West Brunswick High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370042000132
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Brunswick High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Shallotte · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Brunswick High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Brunswick High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shallotte, NC.
School address
District: Brunswick County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370042000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Brunswick High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Brunswick High
West Brunswick High is a high-poverty, large high school in Shallotte, North Carolina, enrolling 1,466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.8% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,466 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 414 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,466 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Brunswick County Schools also operates North Brunswick High (1,620 students) and South Brunswick High (1,154 students) alongside West Brunswick High.
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 West Brunswick High compares
West Brunswick High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,466 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,466
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$12,819
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.4 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
262
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, West Brunswick High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brunswick County Schools, which includes West Brunswick High.
$12,819
Per student
+7%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 46.4%
Federal 19.1%
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 West Brunswick High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Brunswick High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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 West Brunswick High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Brunswick High
How many students attend West Brunswick High?
West Brunswick High has 1,466 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shallotte, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Brunswick High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Brunswick High is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Brunswick High?
99.8% of students at West Brunswick High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Brunswick High?
The largest demographic group at West Brunswick High is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Shallotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Brunswick High?
West Brunswick High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Brunswick High rank among public schools in Shallotte?
By Resource Investment Index, West Brunswick High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shallotte, 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 Shallotte on the city page.
Is West Brunswick High a good school?
West Brunswick High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. 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 Brunswick County Schools?
Besides West Brunswick High, Brunswick County Schools also operates North Brunswick High (1,620 students), South Brunswick High (1,154 students), and Belville Elementary (812 students). See the Brunswick County Schools district page for the complete list.
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