Six Brunswick County Schools Recognized for Academic Growth
Six schools in Brunswick County, North Carolina, have been recognized for academic growth, with Union Elementary School and Leland Middle School ranking in the top 5% of schools statewide for their performance.

Wilmington, NC, October 20, 2026 —
Six schools in Brunswick County, North Carolina, have been recognized for academic growth. Union Elementary School and Leland Middle School were ranked among the top 5% of schools statewide for their performance, according to the information provided.
The names of the other four schools were not provided. The information also does not specify who issued the recognition, when it was announced, or which academic measures were used to assess growth and performance.
The statewide ranking applies specifically to Union Elementary and Leland Middle. No ranking details were provided for the other four schools, so their standing relative to schools elsewhere in North Carolina is not clear. The available information also does not explain how the six schools were selected for recognition or whether the recognition covers a particular grade level, subject, or period.
The announcement identifies the schools’ academic growth as the basis for recognition, but it does not include test results, comparative data, or other figures that would show the scale of that growth. No statements from school officials, educators, students, or families were included.
Further details about the recognition, including its source, timing and evaluation criteria, were not provided. Based on the information available, the confirmed details are that six Brunswick County schools were recognized for academic growth and that Union Elementary School and Leland Middle School ranked in the top 5% statewide for performance.
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