Best Murphy Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,137 students in Murphy, NC.

The top ranked public middle schools in Murphy, NC are Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School, Murphy Middle School and Ranger Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Murphy, NC public middle schools have an score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Murphy have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Murphy, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
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337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115

Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Murphy Middle School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
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65 Middle School Drive
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160

Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #33.

Ranger Elementary Middle School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
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101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111

Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #44.

Martins Creek Elementary/mid

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831

Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #55.

The Learning Center

Charter School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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945 Conaheeta Street
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240

Gr: K-9 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #66.

The Oaks Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
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The Oaks Academy, 4700 East Us
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-6775

Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Murphy, NC?

The top ranked public middle schools in Murphy, NC include Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School, Murphy Middle School and Ranger Elementary Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Murphy?

6 public middle schools are located in Murphy.

What is the racial composition of students in Murphy?

Murphy public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Murphy are often viewed compared to one another?