Public schools in Leland, NC
5 open public schools with an address in Leland, 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
4,911
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Leland public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Leland, NC: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,911 students, an average of 982 per school. The largest campus is North Brunswick High (1,620 students), and the largest elementary school is Classical Charter Schools of Leland (935).
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 17.9:1, 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.
About 100% 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 Leland
Elementary schools in Leland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belville Elementary Brunswick County Schools | KG–05 | 812 | 15.1:1 | |
| Classical Charter Schools of Leland Classical Charter Schools of Leland · Charter | KG–08 | 935 | 24:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Brunswick County Schools | PK–05 | 738 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Leland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland Middle Brunswick County Schools | 06–08 | 806 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Leland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick High Brunswick County Schools | 09–12 | 1,620 | 18.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51%
- Hispanic21.9%
- Black17.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Leland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,911 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Leland
How many public schools are in Leland, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Leland: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,911 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Leland?
Schools with an address in Leland belong to 2 education agencies, led by Brunswick County Schools (4 schools), Classical Charter Schools of Leland (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 Leland?
North Brunswick High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Leland, with 1,620 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Leland?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Leland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Classical Charter Schools of Leland. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Leland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Leland public schools is 17.9:1, 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 Leland 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.
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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