Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South 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 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Ridge Elementary School's student population of 569 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge Elementary School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
21%
31%
White
51%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is ranked #809 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Blue Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School, Ravenel Elementary School, James M. Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
569 students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Blue Ridge Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Blue Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge Elementary School part of?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of Oconee 01 School District.
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