Blue Ridge School vs Summit Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Summit Charter
Cashiers · Charter other · Grades K–12
315 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge School Cashiers, North Carolina | Summit Charter Cashiers, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #865 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #40192 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 144 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Cashiers | Cashiers |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Charter does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Summit Charter does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Summit Charter does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Summit Charter is the larger school with 315 students compared with 144.
- •Blue Ridge School is a public school while Summit Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Summit Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blue Ridge School and Summit Charter?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Cashiers and Cashiers in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge School: 144. Summit Charter: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge School and Summit Charter rank in North Carolina?
Blue Ridge School is 865th of 1,457 and Summit Charter is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).