Overview
Murphy Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Murphy, North Carolina. The school enrolls 297 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.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga —
Heerka Heerka Middle
Grade Span6–8
Degmada Degmada Cherokee County Schools
County37039
Magaalada CityMurphy
ZIP28906
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370078001056
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment297
White82.3%
Hispanic / Latino6.7%
Black / African American3.2%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Two or More Races6.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %99%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)