Blue Ridge High School

2151 Fews Chapel Road
Greer, SC 29651
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Blue Ridge High School is a high school situated between Greer, South Carolina and Taylors, South Carolina, United States. It is under the jurisdiction of Greenville County School District.
Serving 1,075 students in grades 9-12, Blue Ridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,075 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Blue Ridge High School's student population of 1,075 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,075 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Under skies of blue, Stands our noble Alma Mater, Glorious and true.

School Rankings

Blue Ridge High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#74 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
68%
43%
88%
52%
58%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
5%
31%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Fighting Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Ridge High School's ranking?
Blue Ridge High School is ranked #74 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Blue Ridge High School often compared to?
Blue Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside High School, Wade Hampton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School is 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge High School?
1,075 students attend Blue Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Blue Ridge High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ridge High School?
Blue Ridge High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge High School offer ?
Blue Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blue Ridge High School part of?
Blue Ridge High School is part of Greenville 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,075 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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