Blue Ridge Early College

95 Bobcat Dr
Cashiers, NC 28717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 123 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-13
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (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:

School Overview

Blue Ridge Early College's student population of 123 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-13
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Blue Ridge Early College ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
#1499 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
42%
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40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
35%
20%
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Black
1%
25%
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White
60%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Blue Ridge Early College and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Ridge Early College's ranking?
Blue Ridge Early College is ranked #1499 out of 2,568 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 Smoky Mountain High School, Blue Ridge 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 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Ridge Early College?
The graduation rate of Blue Ridge Early College is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge Early College?
123 students attend Blue Ridge Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Blue Ridge Early College students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 14:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Early College offer ?
Blue Ridge Early College offers enrollment in grades 7-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge Early College part of?
Blue Ridge Early College is part of Jackson County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-13
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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