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Tri-County Early College High
PublicHighGrades 9–13Virtual
Tri-County Early College High, Murphy, NC 28906 · (828) 837-6775 · Part of Cherokee County Schools
Students
153
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–13
What stands out about Tri-County Early College High
- School Grade A: near the top of North Carolina’s public schools
- Math proficiency 28 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency69.5%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts74.5%
State average 47.2%
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Tri-County Early College High, Murphy
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 940
Grade 1048
Grade 1132
Grade 1230
Grade 133
Enrollment over time
148’20
138’21
129’22
153’23
153’24
Up 3.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 73%Hispanic 16%Two or more races 5%Black 3%Asian 3%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.