Blue Ridge High School vs. Avery County High School
Should you attend Blue Ridge High School or Avery County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Avery County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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 57% (majority Black).
Serving 594 students in grades 9-12, Avery County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North 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 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
15 students
594 students
% Male | % Female
73% | 27%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
(20-21 School Year Data)
(20-21 School Year Data)
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#420 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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50-54%
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Graduation Rate
50-59%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
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135
Grade 10 Students
4
161
Grade 11 Students
4
142
Grade 12 Students
7
156
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
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1%
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% White
73%
79%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
13%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
