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Hiwassee Dam High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
267 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy, NC 28906 · (828) 644-5115 · Part of Cherokee County Schools
Students
137
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Hiwassee Dam High
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 14.9% since 2020
On the path
Where Murphy kids come from and go next.
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your address
9–12Hiwassee Dam HighYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts44.5%
State average 47.2%
Location
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267 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 941
Grade 1022
Grade 1139
Grade 1235
Enrollment over time
161’20
148’21
158’22
141’23
137’24
Down 14.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 93%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 3%
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.