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Murphy High

234 High School Circle, Murphy, NC 28906, United States

+1 (828) 837-2426

http://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/mhs/

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Murphy High Overview

About This School

Murphy High is a public high in Murphy, North Carolina, serving 424 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 with 20 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $49,876. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 212 students per counselor. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, 3% Black, and 2% Asian.

424

Total Students

Grade 9-12

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

20 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Cherokee County

Students per Counselor

212:1

Murphy High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.7:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

212

Students per Counselor

Murphy High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$49,876

City Avg: $49,876

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio20:1

Students per Counselor212:1

Murphy High Student Demographics

Student Body

51.65%

Male

48.35%

Female

Total Enrollment: 424 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White80.19%

Hispanic8.49%

Asian1.65%

Black3.07%

Two or More Races5.9%

Native American0.71%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murphy High

Q: What is Murphy High?

A: Murphy High is a high public located in Murphy.

Q: How many students attend Murphy High?

A: Murphy High has approximately 424 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Murphy High is 20:1.

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Detailed Information about Murphy High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Murphy High - Murphy, NC

Quick Facts about Murphy High
School Name	Murphy High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	234 High School Circle, Murphy, NC 28906, Murphy, NC
County	Cherokee County
Phone	+1 (828) 837-2426
Total Students	424
Student-Teacher Ratio	20:1
Full-Time Teachers	20
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Murphy High

What is Murphy High?

Murphy High is a high public located in Murphy.

How many students attend Murphy High?

Murphy High has approximately 424 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy High?

The student-teacher ratio at Murphy High is 20:1.

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