For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,228 students in Cherokee County, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee County, NC are Tri-county Early College High School, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle and Andrews High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Cherokee County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4650 E Us 64 Alt.
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-4318
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-4318
Grades: 9-13
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Andrews High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 High School Drive
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-5415
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-5415
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #44.
Murphy High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
234 High School Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2426
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2426
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2424
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #66.
Nantahala School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 Windingstairs Rd
Topton, NC 28781
(828) 321-4388
Topton, NC 28781
(828) 321-4388
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #77.
Peachtree Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Upper Peachtree Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2479
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #88.
Murphy Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Middle School Drive
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #99.
Ranger Elementary/middle
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Rank: #1010.
Martins Creek Elementary/mid
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #1111.
Andrews Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Business Hwy 19
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-5762
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-5762
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #1212.
The Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 Conaheeta Street
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Grades: K-9
| 200 students
Rank: #1313.
Hiwassee Dam High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
267 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #1414.
Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Jean Christy Ave.
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-4415
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-4415
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1515.
The Oaks Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2230 Airport Road
Marble, NC 28905
(828) 837-6775
Marble, NC 28905
(828) 837-6775
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2230 Airport Road
Marble, NC 28905
(828) 837-5485
Marble, NC 28905
(828) 837-5485
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cherokee County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee County, NC include Tri-county Early College High School, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle and Andrews High School.
How many public schools are located in Cherokee County, NC?
15 public schools are located in Cherokee County, NC.
What percentage of students in Cherokee County, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County, NC?
Cherokee County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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