How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Blue Ridge Early College | Macon Early College High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cashiers, NC | Franklin, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 127 | 154 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 74.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.6% | 97.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Blue Ridge Early College | Macon Early College High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,568 | $13,238 |
| District | Jackson County Public Schools | Macon County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Blue Ridge Early College | Macon Early College High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.5% | 63.6% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.2% | 29.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Blue Ridge Early College | Macon Early College High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 262:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.6% | 2.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.