Schools in Murphy, North Carolina (2025)
9 schools · 2,223 students · 9 public · median Enrollment 166.
Murphy, in North Carolina, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,223 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle; by sector 9 public.
The median Enrollment across Murphy's schools is 166, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
9 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Tri-County Early College High (53.5, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Hiwassee Dam Middle (47.7, lower 50% of middle schools nationally), and Peachtree Elementary (43.9, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Murphy Elementary (467 students), Murphy High (424 students), Murphy Middle (353 students).
Ranked schools in Murphy
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 154Tri-County Early College HighMurphy · Public High64.5% Math proficiency · 153 students
- 248Hiwassee Dam MiddleMurphy · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 122 students
- 344Peachtree ElementaryMurphy · Public Elementary44.5% Math proficiency · 166 students
- 442Murphy ElementaryMurphy · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 467 students
- 542Murphy MiddleMurphy · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 353 students
- 641Hiwassee Dam HighMurphy · Public High44.5% Math proficiency · 137 students
- 736Martins Creek ElementaryMurphy · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 137 students
- 829Ranger ElementaryMurphy · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 264 students
- 926Murphy HighMurphy · Public High27% Math proficiency · 424 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tri-County Early College High Murphy · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 53.5 Top 50% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 153 |
| 2 | Hiwassee Dam Middle Murphy · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 122 |
| 3 | Peachtree Elementary Murphy · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.9 Lower 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 166 |
| 4 | Murphy Elementary Murphy · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.9 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 467 |
| 5 | Murphy Middle Murphy · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 353 |
| 6 | Hiwassee Dam High Murphy · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 40.6 Lower 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 137 |
| 7 | Martins Creek Elementary Murphy · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 137 |
| 8 | Ranger Elementary Murphy · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 264 |
| 9 | Murphy High Murphy · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 424 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Murphy?
Tri-County Early College High is the highest-ranked school in Murphy with a Success Index (US) of 53.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Murphy?
Murphy has 9 schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) educating 2,223 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Murphy?
The median Enrollment across schools in Murphy is 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.