Hiwassee Dam High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murphy, North Carolina 28906 · Cherokee County Schools
#275 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#10815 of 16,910 nationally
About Hiwassee Dam High
Hiwassee Dam High is a public high located in Murphy, in the Cherokee County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 137 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 275th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 137.
There are 9 schools in Murphy; Hiwassee Dam High ranks 6th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hiwassee Dam High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hiwassee Dam High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hiwassee Dam High a good school?
Hiwassee Dam High has a Success Index (US) of 40.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #275 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hiwassee Dam High rank in North Carolina?
Hiwassee Dam High ranks #275 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #10815 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hiwassee Dam High?
Hiwassee Dam High had 137 students in 2025.
Is Hiwassee Dam High a elementary school or a high school?
Hiwassee Dam High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hiwassee Dam High?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Hiwassee Dam High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.