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Murphy Elementary

315 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC 28906, United States

+1 (828) 837-2424

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

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Murphy Elementary Overview

About This School

Murphy Elementary is a public elementary in Murphy, North Carolina, serving 467 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a staff of 39 teachers with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average teacher salary of $49,876. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students are composed of 54% male and 46% female. The demographic makeup of the school includes 83% White, 9% Two or More Races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 1% Asian students.

467

Total Students

PK-5

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

39 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

PK-5

County

Cherokee County

Students per Counselor

467:1

Murphy Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.7:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

467

Students per Counselor

Murphy Elementary 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 Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor467:1

Murphy Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

54.18%

Male

45.82%

Female

Total Enrollment: 467 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White82.66%

Hispanic3.85%

Asian1.28%

Black2.36%

Two or More Races8.99%

Native American0.43%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murphy Elementary

Q: What is Murphy Elementary?

A: Murphy Elementary is a elementary public located in Murphy.

Q: How many students attend Murphy Elementary?

A: Murphy Elementary has approximately 467 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Murphy Elementary

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

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About Murphy Elementary - Murphy, NC

Quick Facts about Murphy Elementary
School Name	Murphy Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	315 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC 28906, Murphy, NC
County	Cherokee County
Phone	+1 (828) 837-2424
Total Students	467
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	39
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Murphy Elementary

What is Murphy Elementary?

Murphy Elementary is a elementary public located in Murphy.

How many students attend Murphy Elementary?

Murphy Elementary has approximately 467 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary is 11:1.

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