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 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blue Ridge School 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Ridge School serves the southern part of Cashiers, NC, covering an attendance area of approximately 135 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Ridge School's student population of 144 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Rankings
Blue Ridge School 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 School is 0.55, 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
#1673 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
40%
22%
Black
2%
24%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
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 School's ranking?
Blue Ridge School is ranked #1673 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Blue Ridge School often compared to?
Blue Ridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge Early College, Smoky Mountain High School, Summit Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge School?
144 students attend Blue Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Blue Ridge School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Ridge School?
Blue Ridge School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge School offer ?
Blue Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge School part of?
Blue Ridge School is part of Jackson County School District.
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