Top 5 Best Cherokee County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,377 students in Cherokee County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, NC are Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle, Nantahala School and Murphy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cherokee County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Nantahala School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 Windingstairs Rd
Topton, NC 28781
(828) 321-4388
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Murphy Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65 Middle School Drive
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Ranger Elementary/middle
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Rank: #55.
Martins Creek Elementary/mid
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #66.
Andrews Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2750 Business Hwy 19
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-5762
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #77.
The Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
945 Conaheeta Street
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Grades: K-9
| 200 students
Rank: #88.
The Oaks Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2230 Airport Road
Marble, NC 28905
(828) 837-6775
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cherokee County, NC

Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2230 Airport Road
Marble, NC 28905
(828) 837-5485
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, NC include Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle, Nantahala School and Murphy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cherokee County, NC?
8 public middle schools are located in Cherokee County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County, NC?
Cherokee County, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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