- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370042000132
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
West Brunswick High held near 1,512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 90.8 → 91.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370042000132 · Shallotte, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,466 enr · 16.3:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North Brunswick High (1,620 students)
West Brunswick High held near 1,512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 90.8 → 91.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Brunswick High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick High
1,620 students
- This school
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 West Brunswick High reports 1,466 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Brunswick High compares
West 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 | 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 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
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Brunswick County Schools reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,154
- 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 (~1,466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,526 (2022-23) → 1,512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.