Blue Ridge School vs Gouge Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 132 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge School
Cashiers · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
144 students
Gouge Primary
Bakersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
144 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge School Cashiers, North Carolina | Gouge Primary Bakersville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 1,457 | #914 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40192 of 50,301 | #40907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 144 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Cashiers | Bakersville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 26.2).
- •Blue Ridge School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Blue Ridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 97.9%).
- •Gouge Primary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.0).
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 School better than Gouge Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge School ranks higher (27.3 vs 26.2 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 School and Gouge Primary?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Cashiers and Bakersville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge School: 144. Gouge Primary: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge School and Gouge Primary rank in North Carolina?
Blue Ridge School is 865th of 1,457 and Gouge Primary is 914th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).