Ranger Elementary/middle

101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ranger Elementary/middle ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ranger Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Ranger Elementary/middle's student population of 256 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
256 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Ranger Elementary/middle 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 Ranger Elementary/middle is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1276 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ranger Elementary/middle 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.
45-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ranger Elementary/middle 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
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Ranger Elementary/middle and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
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Black
1%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Ranger Elementary/middle and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
91%
45%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Ranger Elementary/middle and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.17
This chart display the diversity score of Ranger Elementary/middle and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ranger Elementary/middle and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ranger Elementary/middle and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ranger Elementary/middle's ranking?
Ranger Elementary/middle is ranked #1276 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ranger Elementary/middle often compared to?
Ranger Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like Martins Creek Elementary/mid, Murphy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Ranger Elementary/middle?
256 students attend Ranger Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ranger Elementary/middle students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ranger Elementary/middle?
Ranger Elementary/middle has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ranger Elementary/middle offer ?
Ranger Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ranger Elementary/middle part of?
Ranger Elementary/middle is part of Cherokee County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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