For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,395 students in Brunswick County Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Brunswick County Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
1,395 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brunswick County Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
5%
19%
% Black
78%
22%
% White
14%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,663 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,640 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,663
$15,502
Spending / Student
$16,640
$15,257
Best Brunswick County Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11555 Dry Bread Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2171 Lawrenceville Plank Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2716
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2716
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Totaro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19350 Christanna Highway
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Red Oak-sturgeon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4081 Flatrock Road
Alberta, VA 23821
(434) 949-7820
Alberta, VA 23821
(434) 949-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
James S. Russell Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19400 Christanna Hwy
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brunswick County Public Schools?
Brunswick County Public Schools manages 6 public schools serving 1,395 students.
What is the rank of Brunswick County Public Schools?
Brunswick County Public Schools is ranked #120 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brunswick County Public Schools?
78% of Brunswick County Public Schools students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brunswick County Public Schools?
Brunswick County Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Brunswick County Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,640 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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