Summary:
The 28461 zip code area of Brunswick County, North Carolina is home to three schools: South Brunswick High, South Brunswick Middle, and Southport Elementary. These schools, part of the Brunswick County Schools district, serve students from diverse backgrounds and face significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the extremely high free/reduced lunch rates across all three campuses.
Among the standout schools in this area, Southport Elementary shines, ranking 322 out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms district and state averages in most 3rd-5th grade math and reading assessments, with particularly strong 5th grade science proficiency. In contrast, South Brunswick High struggles with Math I and Math III proficiency, scoring below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals differences in student racial makeup and resource allocation across the three schools. South Brunswick High has a more diverse student population, while South Brunswick Middle and Southport Elementary have higher percentages of White students. Additionally, South Brunswick High spends $10,849 per student, while South Brunswick Middle and Southport Elementary spend $9,300 and $10,218, respectively, highlighting potential inequities in resource allocation.
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