Serving 1,062 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,062 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Ridge High serves the northern part of Greer, SC, covering an area of approximately 156.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.6 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Blue Ridge High School's student population of 1,062 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,062 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
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 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Fighting Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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 higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge High School?
1,062 students attend Blue Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Blue Ridge High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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.
School Reviews
Review Blue Ridge High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
