Best Schools in Murphy, NC
Murphy, NC has a total of 10 schools including 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 2,212 students attend Murphy, NC schools. On average, schools in Murphy score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Murphy greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Murphy, NC
Murphy, NC has 2 high schools with 618 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Murphy score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Murphy meet expectations.
1. Tri-county Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 129 Students
2. Murphy High
SchoolGrade
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murphy, NC
Murphy, NC has 4 middle schools with 878 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Murphy score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Murphy exceed expectations.
1. Murphy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murphy, NC
Murphy, NC has 4 elementary schools with 716 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Murphy score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Murphy greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 120 Students
2. Peachtree Elementary
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
3. Martins Creek Elementary/mid
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 184 Students
4. Murphy Elementary
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
5. Ranger Elementary/middle
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 258 Students
6. Shepherd Academy
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Shepherd Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 17 Students
7. Murphy Adventist Christian School
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Murphy Adventist Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 19 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Murphy, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Murphy, NC has a total population of 18,365 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Murphy, 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 Murphy, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murphy, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murphy, 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 Murphy, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 53%
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- Projected Test Scores: 54%
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- Projected Test Scores: 55%
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- Actual Test Scores: 58%
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- Actual Test Scores: 57%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
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- Actual Test Scores: 56%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
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- Actual Test Scores: 46%
- Projected Test Scores: 49%
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