Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ranger Elementary 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ranger Elementary/Middle serves the southwest part of Murphy, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 70.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically face a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance being 8.1 miles from its boundaries.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ranger Elementary School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ranger Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ranger Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
24%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ranger Elementary School's ranking?
Ranger Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ranger Elementary School often compared to?
Ranger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martins Creek Elementary School, Murphy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ranger Elementary School?
264 students attend Ranger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ranger Elementary School 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 School?
Ranger Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ranger Elementary School offer ?
Ranger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ranger Elementary School part of?
Ranger Elementary School is part of Cherokee County Schools.
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