Public schools in Bolivia, NC
5 open public schools with an address in Bolivia, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,125
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Bolivia public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Bolivia, NC: 3 elementary, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,125 students, an average of 425 per school. The largest campus is Virginia Williamson Elem (610 students).
Brunswick County Schools operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 99% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bolivia
Elementary schools in Bolivia
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivia Elementary Brunswick County Schools | PK–05 | 514 | 14.1:1 | |
| Classical Charter Schools of Southport Classical Charter Schools of Southport · Charter | KG–08 | 573 | 24.1:1 | |
| Virginia Williamson Elem Brunswick County Schools | PK–05 | 610 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Bolivia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick County Early College Brunswick County Schools | 09–13 | 332 | 25.5:1 | |
| The COAST Brunswick County Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 96 | 5.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.5%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black7%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Bolivia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,125 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bolivia
How many public schools are in Bolivia, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Bolivia: 3 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 2,125 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bolivia?
Schools with an address in Bolivia belong to 2 education agencies, led by Brunswick County Schools (4 schools), Classical Charter Schools of Southport (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bolivia?
Brunswick County Early College reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bolivia, with 332 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bolivia?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Bolivia are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Classical Charter Schools of Southport. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bolivia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bolivia public schools is 16.5:1, higher than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bolivia guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities