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The Oaks Academy

PublicGrades 6–12
Murphy, North Carolina · Cherokee County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students52
Student:Teacher6.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo
The Oaks Academy
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
52
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
94%+16.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
6.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

The Oaks Academy is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Murphy, North Carolina. The school enrolls 52 students. It is part of the Cherokee County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictCherokee County Schools
County37039
CityMurphy
ZIP28906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370078002082

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment52

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %94%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)