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Murphy High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
234 High School Circle, Murphy, NC 28906 · (828) 837-2426 · Part of Cherokee County Schools
Students
424
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Murphy High
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8% since 2020
On the path
Where Murphy kids come from and go next.
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your address
9–12Murphy HighYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 47.2%
Location
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234 High School Circle, Murphy
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9112
Grade 10103
Grade 11116
Grade 1293
Enrollment over time
461’20
442’21
489’22
433’23
424’24
Down 8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 80%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 6%Black 3%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.