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Enrollment
1,062
High
DISTRICT 1,576 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GREENVILLE 01·NCES 450231000561
Blue Ridge High
2151 Fews Chapel Road, Greer, SC 29651 · (864) 355-1800 · Greenville County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,062 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 283 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 291 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 222 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 266 | 25% |
Student demographics
32%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Blue Ridge High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Greenville County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,062 | #94 of 250 | #14 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.4:1 | #186 of 215 | #11 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.6% | #195 of 217 | #19 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.7% | #61 of 78 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,062
+52 (+5%) vs 2020
+74% since 1990-91, when it was 612
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
was 17.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,062 | 57.7 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,075 | 60.2 | 17.9:1 | 45% (489) |
| 2022-23 | 1,066 | 63.5 | 16.8:1 | 50% (537) |
| 2020-21 | 1,010 | 59 | 17.1:1 | 34% (346) |
| 2017-18 | 1,114 | 63.3 | 17.6:1 | 29% (320) |
| 2015-16 | 1,148 | 65 | 17.7:1 | 30% (347) |
| 2010-11 | 1,131 | 59 | 19.2:1 | 35% (401) |
| 2000-01 | 872 | 50 | 17.4:1 | 16% (140) |
| 1990-91 | 612 | 34 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Blue Ridge High.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (1,114 to 1,062); teachers down 9% (63.3 to 57.7).
About Blue Ridge High
Blue Ridge High is a mid-sized high school. Its address is in Greer, South Carolina. Its enrollment is 1,062 students, spread over grades 9 through 12.
Within Greenville 01, Blue Ridge High is one of 89 schools. The district enrolls 78,776 students.
The share of students at Blue Ridge High who are White is 82%. Other groups make up 9% Hispanic, 6% Black, and 2% multiracial. County-wide, 67% of Greenville County residents are White. A diversity index of 32% means there is a 32% chance two randomly chosen students at Blue Ridge High are from different groups.
The school had 57.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. By comparison, the average for high schools in South Carolina is 15.5:1.
The county, Greenville County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $76,932 a year, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Blue Ridge High, Greenville County has 109 public schools.
Among nearby public schools, Skyland Elementary is closest at about 1.3 miles. Blue Ridge High is one of several public schools in the area, with 4 others within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Fringe.
The school's enrollment rose 5% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 17.1:1; by 2024-25 it was 18.4:1.
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Greenville County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Greenville 01
- Woodmont HighHigh · 2,151 students
- Mauldin HighHigh · 2,133 students
- J. L. Mann High AcademyHigh · 2,013 students
- Hillcrest HighHigh · 1,894 students
- Riverside HighHigh · 1,846 students
- Wade Hampton HighHigh · 1,790 students
Other schools in Greer
- Riverside HighHigh · 1,846 students
- Greer HighHigh · 1,397 students
- Woodland ElementaryElementary · 1,293 students
- Riverside MiddleMiddle · 1,086 students
- Greer MiddleMiddle · 1,038 students
- Blue Ridge MiddleMiddle · 908 students
Other Blue Ridge High schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Blue Ridge High. Blue Ridge High is the largest of the 5.
- Blue Ridge High SchoolLAKESIDE, AZ · 598 students
- Blue Ridge High SchoolBLUE RIDGE, TX · 298 students
- Blue Ridge High SchoolNew Milford, PA · 297 students
- Blue Ridge High SchoolFarmer City, IL · 155 students
Nearby schools
- Skyland Elementary1.3 mi · 760
- Blue Ridge Middle1.4 mi · 908
- Mountain View Elementary3.9 mi · 809
- Greer Middle4.9 mi · 1,038
- Greer High5.1 mi · 1,397
- Tigerville Elementary5.2 mi · 268
Frequently asked questions
About Blue Ridge HighHow 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.
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