Blue Ridge High School vs. Avery County High School
Should I attend Blue Ridge High School or Avery County 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
Blue Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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
Overview
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).
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).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
15 students
580 students
% Male | % Female
73% | 27%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#656 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
50-59%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
171
Grade 10 Students
4
152
Grade 11 Students
4
126
Grade 12 Students
7
131
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
13%
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
% White
73%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
2%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
