The Oaks Academy
Public
High Grades 6–12 Virtual D-School Grade
Part of Cherokee County Schools
The Oaks Academy, Murphy, NC 28906 · (828) 837-6775
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Academic performance
Math proficiency10%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 47.2%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
43Students enrolled
7:1Student–teacher ratio
79%Free / reduced lunch
RuralSetting
Alternative Education SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 75
Grade 86
Grade 96
Grade 1014
Grade 1110
Grade 122
Students
White · 91%39
Hispanic · 5%2
American Indian/Alaska Native · 2%1
Two or more races · 2%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
41’20
85’21
50’22
52’23
43’24
Location
The Oaks Academy Murphy
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.