Hiwassee Dam High School vs. Murphy High School
Should I attend Hiwassee Dam High School or Murphy High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hiwassee Dam High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Murphy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 148 students in grades 9-12, Hiwassee Dam High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
148 students
442 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1680 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#870 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
45
121
Grade 10 Students
39
117
Grade 11 Students
31
120
Grade 12 Students
33
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
94%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
