Blue Ridge School is a public primary school located in Cashiers, North Carolina and is part of the Jackson County Public Schools System. It is the smallest school in the district and resulted from consolidating the larger Glenville Elementary and High School and the smaller Cashiers Elementary School in 1975.
Serving 131 students in grades 7-13, Blue Ridge Early College ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-13
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Ridge Early College's student population of 131 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-13
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Ridge Early College ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge Early College is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2119 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
44%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
54%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ridge Early College's ranking?
Blue Ridge Early College is ranked #2119 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Blue Ridge Early College often compared to?
Blue Ridge Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge School, Smoky Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Ridge Early College?
The graduation rate of Blue Ridge Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge Early College?
131 students attend Blue Ridge Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Blue Ridge Early College students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Early College?
Blue Ridge Early College has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Early College offer ?
Blue Ridge Early College offers enrollment in grades 7-13 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blue Ridge Early College part of?
Blue Ridge Early College is part of Jackson County School District.
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