Enrollment
908
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greer, SC
Blue Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450231001393
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Greer · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Greer, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blue Ridge Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blue Ridge Middle
Blue Ridge Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Greer, South Carolina, enrolling 908 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 908 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 198 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 908 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Greer's middle schools, it stands alongside Riverside Middle (1,086 students): Blue Ridge Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 17:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Blue Ridge Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blue Ridge Middle compares
Blue Ridge Middle on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 39% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 908 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
908
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Blue Ridge Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Blue Ridge Middle.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blue Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Greer
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~908 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Middle
How many students attend Blue Ridge Middle?
Blue Ridge Middle has 908 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greer, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Middle is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Ridge Middle?
44.9% of students at Blue Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Middle is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Greer, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Middle?
Blue Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Greer?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Greer, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Greer on the city page.
Is Blue Ridge Middle a good school?
Blue Ridge Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Blue Ridge Middle, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.
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