BRUNSWICK COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE

Brunswick County Early College is a Title I public high school that is part of the Brunswick County Schools school district, located in Bolivia, NC with about 357 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 13th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Brunswick County Early College has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Brunswick County Early College (BCEC) is a specialized high school located on the campus of Brunswick Community College in Bolivia, North Carolina. Designed for students who are eager to pursue higher education, the school operates as a cooperative innovative high school. It offers a unique educational environment that allows students to integrate their high school coursework with college-level studies, providing them with the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree—or up to two years of transferable college credit—simultaneously.

The school emphasizes a rigorous academic culture and a smaller, supportive learning community that prepares students for success in future university settings and career paths. By fostering a close partnership with Brunswick Community College, BCEC provides its students with direct access to college resources, faculty, and an adult-oriented campus atmosphere. This model is particularly well-suited for motivated students who are looking for a jump-start on their collegiate journey and wish to maximize their academic potential before transitioning to a four-year university or the workforce.

For more information, contact Brunswick County Early College at (910) 754-8565 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.