For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 437 students in Cashiers, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cashiers, NC are Summit Charter and Blue Ridge Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cashiers, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Cashiers have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Cashiers, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Ridge Early College, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cashiers, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Mitten Lane
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-5755
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-5755
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Bobcat Dr
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Gr: 7-13 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cashiers, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cashiers, NC include Summit Charter and Blue Ridge Early College.
How many public high schools are located in Cashiers?
2 public high schools are located in Cashiers.
What is the racial composition of students in Cashiers?
Cashiers public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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