West Brunswick High

Summary:

West Brunswick High is a public high school in Shallotte, North Carolina, serving 1,526 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Brunswick County Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 242 districts in the state.

West Brunswick High has seen a gradual increase in Hispanic students and decrease in white students over the past few years. Academically, the school outperforms the state average in Math III and Biology but underperforms in English II and Math I. When looking at student subgroups, West Brunswick High ranks relatively well for African American students but struggles with Hispanic and English Language Learner students, as well as Gifted and Talented students. The school also has an exceptionally high percentage (over 99%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Comparing West Brunswick High to nearby schools, the smaller alternative high school The COAST has significantly lower academic performance and a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Brunswick County Early College, a highly ranked early college high school, outperforms West Brunswick High across all academic measures and has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Over the past several years, West Brunswick High's statewide ranking has steadily declined, suggesting the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic standards.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 550 Whiteville Road NW
       Shallotte, NC  28470


(910) 756-5050

District: Brunswick County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,237 Help


Feeder schools for West Brunswick High:

Elementary:    Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
    Supply Elementary
    Union Elementary
    Waccamaw
Middle:    Shallotte Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  1,526

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.8%
Hispanic:
20.4%
African American:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details West Brunswick High ranks better than 53.4% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Brunswick County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West Brunswick High has the largest high school student body size in the Brunswick County Schools District. Student population at West Brunswick High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.8%), Hispanic (20.4%), African American (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Brunswick High is 16.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Brunswick County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Brunswick High is $10,237. 2 high schools in the Brunswick County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Brunswick High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Brunswick High 298th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See West Brunswick High in the ranking list.)

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Brunswick County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brunswick County Schools 78th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Brunswick High

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Rank History for all students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.25 272nd 431 36.9%
2007 45.43 269th 453 40.6%
2008 56.76 186th 477 61.0%
2009 57.43 194th 490 60.4%
2010 63.02 157th 499 68.5%
2011 57.49 210th 506 58.5%
2012 47.31 255th 502 49.2%
2013 41.88 218th 505 56.8%
2014 51.16 149th 451 67.0%
2015 52.96 150th 531 71.8%
2016 53.23 146th 507 71.2%
2017 63.46 117th 476 75.4%
2018 61.93 135th 469 71.2%
2019 52.11 190th 514 63.0%
2021 55.98 229th 594 61.4%
2022 52.52 268th 621 56.8%
2023 51.11 281st 626 55.1%
2024 50.19 298th 640 53.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.80 61st 185 67.0%
2021 66.44 54th 199 72.9%
2022 57.59 72nd 226 68.1%
2023 39.71 153rd 249 38.6%
2024 57.97 97th 261 62.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.07 112th 147 23.8%
2019 51.12 63rd 173 63.6%
2021 67.63 18th 124 85.5%
2022 35.72 86th 156 44.9%
2023 60.34 53rd 226 76.5%
2024 31.19 187th 262 28.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.24 240th 349 31.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.00 94th 424 77.8%
2019 50.25 137th 446 69.3%
2021 47.43 136th 432 68.5%
2022 53.41 202nd 544 62.9%
2023 53.56 219th 597 63.3%
2024 52.92 226th 613 63.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.77 4th 4 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.03 172nd 449 61.7%
2019 44.52 239th 475 49.7%
2021 56.09 154th 475 67.6%
2022 52.73 267th 594 55.1%
2023 56.52 245th 588 58.3%
2024 54.97 259th 602 57.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.52 119th 349 65.9%
2019 67.86 57th 364 84.3%
2021 49.02 118th 334 64.7%
2022 39.61 166th 330 49.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.28 200th 325 38.5%
2021 57.62 171st 337 49.3%
2022 54.19 225th 398 43.5%
2023 32.67 335th 403 16.9%
2024 56.03 226th 403 43.9%
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Rank History for Male students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.86 128th 463 72.4%
2019 55.15 170th 488 65.2%
2021 55.04 144th 481 70.1%
2022 51.38 258th 585 55.9%
2023 44.98 304th 602 49.5%
2024 45.16 319th 607 47.4%
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Rank History for African American students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.41 131st 359 63.5%
2019 48.45 126th 369 65.9%
2021 40.38 155th 364 57.4%
2022 62.35 114th 430 73.5%
2023 47.71 177th 434 59.2%
2024 42.37 217th 437 50.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.68 146th 340 57.1%
2019 39.90 179th 354 49.4%
2021 68.09 45th 370 87.8%
2022 46.76 200th 436 54.1%
2023 46.62 210th 449 53.2%
2024 38.42 253rd 454 44.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at West Brunswick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.37 153rd 427 64.2%
2019 45.01 220th 444 50.5%
2021 51.00 172nd 439 60.8%
2022 46.59 274th 534 48.7%
2023 49.31 265th 537 50.7%
2024 51.69 273rd 553 50.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Open Quote I have had two girls graduate from West Brunswick and my family experience was very good. I was fortunate to have had Mr. Kelly as the principal when I had some concerns with my second daughter. Mr. Kelly attended to the situation promptly and professionally. I can't give an opinion on the last 2 years as my second daughter graduated in 2010.

I now have my third and last child at West Brunswick and we are confident that his experience will be the same. We were fortunate to have spoken with the new Principal, Mr. Aherns and he was professional and courteous.

Our family looks forward to another successful four years!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Open Quote this is the sorriest school ive ever seen you cant get anyone to return a phone call you cant get a confrence with any teacher let alone the teachers from what i am told wont take the time to help a student who is struggling now that they have changed the school start times no teacher will stay after to tutor a student i dont know whos i dont care attitude is worse the average teenager or the teachers of this school my rating for this school is negitive 5 stars it should be shut down and staffed with quality teachers who wish to do thier jobs Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Brunswick High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 738 256 0 2 1 n/a n/a -1 996
1989 748 281 0 0 1 n/a n/a 10 1040
1990 711 277 0 1 1 n/a n/a 6 996
1991 685 281 2 5 1 n/a n/a 2 976
1992 729 278 0 6 1 n/a n/a -1 1013
1993 750 255 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1014
1994 728 251 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 988
1995 683 262 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 961
1996 683 262 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 961
1997 702 301 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1019
1998 771 310 3 11 5 n/a n/a 0 1100
1999 799 301 1 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1117
2000 859 305 2 13 5 n/a n/a 0 1184
2001 857 253 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1130
2002 871 260 6 31 7 n/a n/a 0 1175
2003 871 260 6 31 7 n/a n/a 0 1175
2004 851 263 3 39 6 n/a n/a 0 1162
2005 944 278 3 46 9 n/a n/a 0 1280
2006 1003 281 2 45 9 n/a n/a 0 1340
2007 1032 256 2 47 14 n/a n/a 24 1375
2008 974 238 5 62 12 n/a n/a 21 1312
2009 1000 261 9 76 9 n/a n/a 0 1355
2010 1002 275 9 74 5 n/a n/a 0 1365
2011 1021 254 9 88 8 0 18 0 1398
2012 1025 226 6 98 12 0 22 0 1389
2013 990 205 6 92 18 0 21 0 1332
2014 957 215 9 108 15 0 23 0 1327
2015 976 210 11 121 11 0 31 0 1360
2016 976 202 8 151 10 1 46 0 1394
2017 980 194 9 168 6 1 54 0 1412
2018 986 206 12 186 9 3 48 0 1450
2019 968 193 14 203 14 3 45 0 1440
2020 952 224 15 231 11 1 50 0 1484
2021 906 213 13 231 8 1 42 0 1414
2022 883 202 8 285 10 0 55 0 1443
2023 898 220 5 312 12 0 79 0 1526

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Brunswick High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 996 60.0 16.6 20.6
1989 1040 60.0 17.3 20.4
1990 996 60.0 16.6 20.6
1991 976 60.0 16.2 21
1992 1013 60.0 16.8 13.3
1993 1014 64.0 15.8 17.2
1994 988 66.0 15.0 21.3
1995 961 60.0 16.0 22.9
1996 961 60.0 16.0 22.9
1997 1019 59.0 17.3 19.6
1998 1100 72.0 15.3 15.9
1999 1117 72.0 15.5 22.7
2000 1184 72.0 16.4 21.4
2001 1130 72.0 15.7 30.6
2002 1175 83.0 14.2 0
2003 1175 83.0 14.2 0
2004 1162 83.0 14.0 39.5
2005 1280 83.0 15.4 24.8
2006 1340 83.0 16.1 36.8
2007 1375 92.8 14.8 32.7
2008 1312 96.9 13.5 38
2009 1355 97.5 13.9 43.2
2010 1365 95.4 14.3 47.9
2011 1398 93.1 15.0 51.1
2012 1389 85.0 16.3 51
2013 1332 87.3 15.2 47
2014 1327 87.5 15.1 51.3
2015 1360 88.0 15.4 43.4
2016 1394 90.0 15.4 51.8
2017 1412 88.7 15.9 50.8
2018 1450 91.1 15.9 51
2019 1440 87.1 16.5 56.9
2020 1484 85.6 17.3 99.1
2021 1414 87.4 16.1 99.8
2022 1443 90.4 15.9 99.8
2023 1526 90.8 16.7 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Brunswick High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 996 60.0 16.6 20.6
1989 1040 60.0 17.3 20.4
1990 996 60.0 16.6 20.6
1991 976 60.0 16.2 21
1992 1013 60.0 16.8 13.3
1993 1014 64.0 15.8 17.2
1994 988 66.0 15.0 21.3
1995 961 60.0 16.0 22.9
1996 961 60.0 16.0 22.9
1997 1019 59.0 17.3 19.6
1998 1100 72.0 15.3 15.9
1999 1117 72.0 15.5 22.7
2000 1184 72.0 16.4 21.4
2001 1130 72.0 15.7 30.6
2002 1175 83.0 14.2 0
2003 1175 83.0 14.2 0
2004 1162 83.0 14.0 39.5
2005 1280 83.0 15.4 24.8
2006 1340 83.0 16.1 36.8
2007 1375 92.8 14.8 32.7
2008 1312 96.9 13.5 38
2009 1355 97.5 13.9 43.2
2010 1365 95.4 14.3 47.9
2011 1398 93.1 15.0 51.1
2012 1389 85.0 16.3 51
2013 1332 87.3 15.2 47
2014 1327 87.5 15.1 51.3
2015 1360 88.0 15.4 43.4
2016 1394 90.0 15.4 51.8
2017 1412 88.7 15.9 50.8
2018 1450 91.1 15.9 51
2019 1440 87.1 16.5 56.9
2020 1484 85.6 17.3 99.1
2021 1414 87.4 16.1 99.8
2022 1443 90.4 15.9 99.8
2023 1526 90.8 16.7 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Brunswick High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $814 (8.0%) $9,423 (92.0%) $10,237

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Brunswick High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 514 High schoolsRanks 281st of 626 High schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (West Brunswick High)58.758.3
 0.4%
   End of Course Biology (Brunswick County Schools)65.959.2
 6.7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (West Brunswick High)57.450.1
 7.3%
   End of Course English II (Brunswick County Schools)61.150
 11.1%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (West Brunswick High)41.738.6
 3.1%
   End of Course Math I (Brunswick County Schools)50.335.9
 14.4%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (West Brunswick High)59.475.7
 16.3%
   End of Course Math III (Brunswick County Schools)56.267.5
 11.3%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14401526
 6%
African American193220
 14%
American Indian1412
 14.3%
Asian145
 64.3%
Hispanic203312
 53.7%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White968898
 7.2%
Two or More Races4579
 75.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.9%99.8%
 42.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Brunswick High

West Brunswick High ranks 298th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at West Brunswick High are 59% White, 20% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races.

West Brunswick High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
Elementary : Supply Elementary
Elementary : Union Elementary
Elementary : Waccamaw
Middle : Shallotte Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,526 students attended West Brunswick High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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