Blue Ridge Elementary vs Cane River Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 476 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Elementary
Burnsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
Cane River Middle
Burnsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
210 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Elementary Burnsville, North Carolina | Cane River Middle Burnsville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1173 of 1,457 | #160 of 469 |
| National rank | #45334 of 50,301 | #9655 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 382 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Burnsville | Burnsville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cane River Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 19.2).
- •Cane River Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 98.4%).
- •Cane River Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.9).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 382 students compared with 210.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Ridge Elementary better than Cane River Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cane River Middle ranks higher (40.7 vs 19.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blue Ridge Elementary and Cane River Middle?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Burnsville and Burnsville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Elementary: 382. Cane River Middle: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Elementary and Cane River Middle rank in North Carolina?
Blue Ridge Elementary is 1173rd of 1,457 and Cane River Middle is 160th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).