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Brunswick County

Virginia · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Brunswick County clocks in around 1,369 students across 7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Brunswick County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,369
-275 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
17%
was 19%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
74%
was 74%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,369
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,084
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
101.2%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
5
677 students
Middle
1
288 students
High
1
404 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Brunswick County Public Schools
1,369 students · 2 districts in Brunswick County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Brunswick County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
41%
Hispanic
3%
Black
52%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
17%
Hispanic
5%
Black
74%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
45
15.3% under 18

Test scores in Brunswick County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 5 schools in Brunswick County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Brunswick HighLawrencevilleHigh09-12404·
Totaro ElementaryLawrencevilleElementaryPK-05295·
James S. Russell MiddleLawrencevilleMiddle06-08288·
Red Oak-Sturgeon ElementaryAlbertaElementaryPK-05205·
Meherrin Powellton ElementaryLawrencevilleElementaryPK-05177·
Brunswick County ElementaryLawrencevilleElementaryM-M··
Southside L.I.N.K. Project/Brunswick CoLawrencevilleElementaryN-N··

Cities in Brunswick County

Lawrenceville6 schoolsAlberta1 school

About Brunswick County

Across the thinly populated Virginia county of Brunswick County of about 15,841 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 1,369 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $53,084 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 31% meaningfully below the Virginia median.

For a sense of the school types, Brunswick County spans 5 elementary schools (677 students), 1 middle school (288), and 1 high school (404).

The largest single district in Brunswick County is Brunswick County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,369 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 17%: 1,644 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,369 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Brunswick County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Brunswick County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Brunswick County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,369.
How many high schools are in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 404 students.
How many middle schools are in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 288 students.
How many elementary schools are in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County, Virginia has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 677 students.
What is the largest school district in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County Public Schools is the largest school district in Brunswick County, serving approximately 1,369 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County has roughly 15,841 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Brunswick County?
Median household income in Brunswick County is $53,084, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Brunswick County?
Approximately 16.6% of adults 25 and older in Brunswick County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Brunswick County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 101.2% of students in Brunswick County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brunswick County schools?
Across Brunswick County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data