Serving 1,075 students in grades 9-12, Blue Ridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,075 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Blue Ridge High School's student population of 1,075 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,075 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Ridge High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
5%
31%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 High School's ranking?
Blue Ridge High School is ranked #80 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Blue Ridge High School often compared to?
Blue Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School is 85%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge High School?
1,075 students attend Blue Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Blue Ridge High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ridge High School?
Blue Ridge High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge High School offer ?
Blue Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge High School part of?
Blue Ridge High School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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