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Blue Ridge High

2151 Fews Chapel Road, Greer, SC 29651 · (864) 355-1800 · Greenville County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,062 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,062
High
DISTRICT 1,576 · STATE 953
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
58 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.0:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
283
Grade 10
291
Grade 11
222
Grade 12
266
Student demographics
White
87182%
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
919%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 14%
Black
636%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 31%
Asian
30%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 2%
Two+
252%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Native American
81%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
55452%
Female
50848%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,062
-52 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
was 17.6:1
% White
82%
was 88%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
6%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Blue Ridge High

Blue Ridge High is one of the moderately sized senior highs in Greer, South Carolina, one of the schools within Greenville 01, with 1,062 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12.

Across the 89 schools in Greenville 01 (78,776 students total), Blue Ridge High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Blue Ridge High lists that 82% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder breaks down as 9% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% multiracial. By comparison, Greenville County as a whole is about 67% White, so the school skews noticeably more White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Blue Ridge High has 58 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 18.4:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 15.5:1 average.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Greenville County put the typical household earns roughly $76,932 per year, about 41% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Greenville County's 109 public schools (combined enrollment of about 89,863 students), Blue Ridge High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Skyland Elementary, roughly 1.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 5%: 1,114 students in 2018 compared to 1,062 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 88% to 82% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Blue Ridge High typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Greenville County at a glance

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Population
548,166
Census ACS
Median income
$76,932
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
109
89,863 students

Quick facts

School name
Blue Ridge High
District
Greenville 01
Address
2151 Fews Chapel Road, Greer, SC 29651
Phone
(864) 355-1800
County
Greenville County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,062
Teachers (FTE)
58
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
450231000561
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Blue Ridge High
How large is Blue Ridge High?
Blue Ridge High enrolls approximately 1,062 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Blue Ridge High serve?
Blue Ridge High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge High is approximately 18.4:1 (58 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Blue Ridge High?
At Blue Ridge High, the student body is approximately 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Blue Ridge High public or private?
Blue Ridge High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Greenville 01.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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