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 122 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 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-13
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (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%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Ridge Early College serves the southern part of Cashiers, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 135 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located around 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Ridge Early College's student population of 122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-13
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
122 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2119 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #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 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge Early College?
122 students attend Blue Ridge Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Blue Ridge Early College students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 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 15:1, which is equal to 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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