For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 579 students in Cashiers, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Cashiers, NC are Summit Charter, Blue Ridge School and Blue Ridge Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cashiers, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Cashiers have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cashiers, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Mitten Lane
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-5755
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-5755
Grades: K-12
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Bobcat Drive
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Ridge Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Bobcat Dr
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Grades: 7-13
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cashiers, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Cashiers, NC include Summit Charter, Blue Ridge School and Blue Ridge Early College.
How many public schools are located in Cashiers?
3 public schools are located in Cashiers.
What is the racial composition of students in Cashiers?
Cashiers public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cashiers are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cashiers include: Summit Charter vs. Blue Ridge School, Blue Ridge Early College vs. Blue Ridge School, Blue Ridge School vs. Blue Ridge Early College
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