D−
The Oaks Academy
PublicHighGrades 6–12VirtualAlternative Education School
The Oaks Academy, Murphy, NC 28906 · (828) 837-6775 · Part of Cherokee County Schools
Students
43
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–12
What stands out about The Oaks Academy
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 37 pts below the state
- Small classes: 7:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 47.2%
Location
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The Oaks Academy, Murphy
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 75
Grade 86
Grade 96
Grade 1014
Grade 1110
Grade 122
Enrollment over time
41’20
85’21
50’22
52’23
43’24
Up 4.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 91%Hispanic 5%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%Two or more races 2%
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.