Murphy High School

234 High School Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 442 students in grades 9-12, Murphy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murphy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Murphy High School's student population of 442 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Murphy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murphy High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#870 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murphy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Murphy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
2%
25%
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White
87%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart display the diversity score of Murphy High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Murphy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murphy High School's ranking?
Murphy High School is ranked #870 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Murphy High School often compared to?
Murphy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hiwassee Dam High School, Andrews High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murphy High School?
The graduation rate of Murphy High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Murphy High School?
442 students attend Murphy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Murphy High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murphy High School?
Murphy High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Murphy High School offer ?
Murphy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murphy High School part of?
Murphy High School is part of Cherokee County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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