There's encouraging news coming from Brunswick County Schools. According to the district's recently released 2025-26 accountability results, 14 of the county's 20 schools met or exceeded academic growth expectations, compared with just eight schools the previous year. That's an impressive increase from 40% to 70% in just one year!

Even more encouraging, the district has already reached its 2025-26 growth milestone as it works toward its goal of having every school meet or exceed growth expectations by 2029.

Other achievements include five schools exceeding expected growth, seven schools improving their performance grade or designation, and 18 of 20 schools earning higher performance scores than they did the previous year. The number of schools identified as low-performing also dropped from five to two.

Several schools made remarkable strides, including Bolivia Elementary, Cedar Grove Middle, South Brunswick High School, and The COAST, which recorded the district's largest performance score increase.

These results reflect the dedication of Brunswick County's teachers, administrators, and staff, along with the hard work of students throughout the district.

At the St. James Foundation, we believe that investing in education strengthens our entire community. Seeing this kind of progress reinforces why supporting our local schools matters.

Explore the complete results at Brunswick County Schools District Data.

On Tuesday, November 3, Brunswick County voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed $349.6 million school bond referendum.

The proposal would fund new school construction, improvements to existing facilities, and safety and security upgrades throughout the district.

As Brunswick County continues to grow, so does the need for school facilities that can accommodate increasing enrollment. According to Brunswick County Schools, elementary schools are currently operating at approximately 93% capacity, with several already exceeding capacity.

The referendum also has financial implications for property owners. Brunswick County Schools has provided details about the proposed projects and estimated property tax impact, along with answers to frequently asked questions.

We encourage everyone to learn more about the proposal before heading to the polls.

Be informed. Understand the proposal. Make your voice heard on November 3.

Giving Tuesday is December 1, a global day of generosity and an opportunity to make a lasting difference right here in Brunswick County.

What makes the St. James Foundation of North Carolina unique is that we are an endowment fund. Unlike traditional fundraising efforts where donations are spent immediately, contributions to our endowment are invested to help generate funding for educational grants year after year.

That means your gift doesn't just support today's students. It becomes part of a lasting legacy, helping provide educational opportunities, innovative classroom resources, and career training programs for generations of Brunswick County students.

Your generosity today can continue making a difference long into the future.

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to become part of that legacy. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps strengthen the Foundation's endowment and our commitment to education in Brunswick County.

Give Once. Make a Difference for Generations.