Best Schools in Cherokee County, NC
Cherokee County, NC has 15 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 3,182 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Cherokee County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cherokee County, NC
The top high schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri-county Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 129 Students
2. Murphy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
3. Hiwassee Dam High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
4. Andrews High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
5. The Oaks Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee County, NC
The top middle schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
2. Andrews Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee County, NC
The top elementary schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peachtree Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
2. Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
3. Ranger Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
4. Murphy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
5. Martins Creek Elementary/mid
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
6. Andrews Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
7. Shepherd Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 17 Students
8. Murphy Adventist Christian School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphy Adventist Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 19 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherokee County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherokee County, NC has a total population of 28,774 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherokee County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cherokee County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherokee County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherokee County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cherokee County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cherokee County, NC
How many schools are in Cherokee County, NC?
Cherokee County, NC has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,182 students in total.
How do schools in Cherokee County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Cherokee County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Cherokee County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cherokee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cherokee County
3 places in Cherokee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Cherokee County Schools (13 schools)