C+
Average
60/100

Blue Ridge Early College

📚 07 – 13 🏫 High School
📍 95 Bobcat Dr, Cashiers, NC 28717
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 42% · Math 35% proficient · 28th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
B
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
136
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%28/100reading 29th percentile, math 27th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%65/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−4 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency35% (−8 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+6 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%55%reading -14 pts, math -9 pts25th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -16 pts, math -11 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income30%30%reading -9 pts, math -4 pts29th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 95 Bobcat Dr
City Cashiers
ZIP Code 28717
District 3702340
NCES School ID 370234003104
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28717

Understanding the community around Blue Ridge Early College helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,023
Per Capita Income $57,747
Poverty Rate 1.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.1%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $349,600
Median Rent $1,298
Owner-Occupied 87.2%
Renter-Occupied 12.8%
View full data for ZIP 28717 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Blue Ridge Early College.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.6%
Female 43.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.4%
Hispanic/Latino 44.1%
Two or More Races 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 136
Teachers (FTE) 12.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Blue Ridge Early College?
Blue Ridge Early College has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Blue Ridge Early College?
Blue Ridge Early College has 136 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Early College serve?
Blue Ridge Early College serves grades 07 – 13 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Blue Ridge Early College receive per student?
Blue Ridge Early College receives $14,416 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Blue Ridge Early College in 28717 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,587,812
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,179
1-Year Change
+9.7%
% Renters
12.8%

Other Schools in 28717

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026