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#486 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 41% in state
Blue Ridge High
High School · Greenville 01 · Greer, SC
A Greenville 01 high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2151 Fews Chapel Road, Greer, SC 29651
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% proficient (2022)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Blue Ridge High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Ridge High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,078/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,748
Median home value
$264,200
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenville 01
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #44 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Ridge High is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Ridge High
Blue Ridge High is a public high school in Greer, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 1,075 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Ridge High
What grades does Blue Ridge High serve?
Blue Ridge High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Blue Ridge High?
Blue Ridge High has an enrollment of approximately 1,075 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Ridge High rank in SC?
Blue Ridge High ranks #486 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Blue Ridge High's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Ridge High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blue Ridge High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Ridge High has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blue Ridge High a charter school?
No, Blue Ridge High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Ridge High a Title I school?
No, Blue Ridge High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Ridge High?
45.5% of students at Blue Ridge High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Greenville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (864) 355-1800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29651)
- 54,320
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29651; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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