Brunswick County Early College High School is a high school located on the Brunswick Community College campus in Bolivia, North Carolina. It is part of the Cooperative Innovative High Schools program, and is the only CIHS in Brunswick County.
Serving 322 students in grades 9-13, Brunswick County Early College ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brunswick County Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brunswick County Early College's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Red, Silver
School Rankings
Brunswick County Early College ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brunswick County Early College is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥90%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
6%
25%
White
67%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brunswick County Early College's ranking?
Brunswick County Early College is ranked #12 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brunswick County Early College often compared to?
Brunswick County Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like South Brunswick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brunswick County Early College?
The graduation rate of Brunswick County Early College is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Brunswick County Early College?
322 students attend Brunswick County Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Brunswick County Early College students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brunswick County Early College?
Brunswick County Early College has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brunswick County Early College offer ?
Brunswick County Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brunswick County Early College part of?
Brunswick County Early College is part of Brunswick County Schools School District.
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