What types of schools are available in Murphy, North Carolina?

Murphy, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Murphy, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Murphy, North Carolina?

There are 10 schools in Murphy, North Carolina, serving 2,266 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Murphy?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Murphy, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 10 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

2,266

Total Students

Across Murphy

13.7:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

10 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 467 students at Murphy Elementary.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Murphy Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

65 Middle School Drive, Murphy, NC 28906

101 Hardy Truett Road, Murphy, NC 28906

30 Upper Peachtree Road, Murphy, NC 28906

Martins Creek Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1459 Tobe Stalcup Road, Murphy, NC 28906

267 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy, NC 28906

Tri-County Early College High

publicElementary9-13th Grade

Tri-County Early College High, Murphy, NC 28906

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

337 Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy, NC 28906

The Oaks Academy, Murphy, NC 28906

315 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC 28906

234 High School Circle, Murphy, NC 28906

Detailed Overview of Schools in Murphy

Murphy, North Carolina is home to 10 schools serving over 2,266 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Murphy, North Carolina?

There are 10 schools in Murphy, serving 2,266 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Murphy?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Murphy include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Murphy?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Murphy is 13.7:1.

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