publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Murphy Middle

65 Middle School Drive, Murphy, NC 28906, United States

+1 (828) 837-0160

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

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Murphy Middle Overview

About This School

Murphy Middle is a public middle in Murphy, North Carolina, serving 353 students in grades 6-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with 22 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $49,876, and the school provides one counselor for every 353 students. The student body is composed of 52% female and 48% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 85% White, 6% Two or More Races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 1% Asian.

353

Total Students

Grade 6-8

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

22 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 6-8

County

Cherokee County

Students per Counselor

353:1

Murphy Middle Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.7:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

353

Students per Counselor

Murphy Middle 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 Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor353:1

Murphy Middle Student Demographics

Student Body

47.59%

Male

52.41%

Female

Total Enrollment: 353 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White84.7%

Hispanic5.38%

Asian0.85%

Black1.98%

Two or More Races6.23%

Native American0.85%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murphy Middle

Q: What is Murphy Middle?

A: Murphy Middle is a middle public located in Murphy.

Q: How many students attend Murphy Middle?

A: Murphy Middle has approximately 353 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Middle is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Murphy Middle

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

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About Murphy Middle - Murphy, NC

Quick Facts about Murphy Middle
School Name	Murphy Middle
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	65 Middle School Drive, Murphy, NC 28906, Murphy, NC
County	Cherokee County
Phone	+1 (828) 837-0160
Total Students	353
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	22
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Murphy Middle

What is Murphy Middle?

Murphy Middle is a middle public located in Murphy.

How many students attend Murphy Middle?

Murphy Middle has approximately 353 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Middle is 15:1.

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