Avery County High School vs. Blue Ridge High School
Should I attend Avery County High School or Blue Ridge High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Avery County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Blue Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 580 students in grades 9-12, Avery County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 15 students in grades 6-12, Blue Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
580 students
15 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
73% | 27%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
<50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
171
-
Grade 10 Students
152
4
Grade 11 Students
126
4
Grade 12 Students
131
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
14%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
83%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
13%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
13%
