- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Blue Ridge Middle held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 450231001393 · Greer, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
908 enr · 16.5:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Blue Ridge Middle held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Blue Ridge Middle
908 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Middle reports 908 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Middle compares
Blue Ridge Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,133
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~908 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 916 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.