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Murphy Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Murphy, North Carolina · Cherokee County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Học sinh 353
Tỷ lệ ST 15.4:1
FRL99%
Chương INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 500
353
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Murphy Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Murphy, North Carolina. The school enrolls 353 students. It is part of the Cherokee County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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

Những sự thật quan trọng

SectorPublic
Trường Type School—
Mức độ Middle
Grade Span6–8
Quận Quận Cherokee County Schools
County37039
Thành phố thành phốMurphy
ZIP28906
Trường học Charter SchoolNo
Trường Magnet SchoolNo
Chương INo
NCES School ID370078001056

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment353
White84.7%
Hispanic / Latino5.4%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
84.7%
Hispanic
5.4%
Black
2.0%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
6.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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 Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)