Martins Creek Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murphy, North Carolina 28906 · Cherokee County Schools
#617 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#34767 of 50,301 nationally
About Martins Creek Elementary
Martins Creek Elementary is a public elementary located in Murphy, in the Cherokee County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 137 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 617th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 137.
There are 9 schools in Murphy; Martins Creek Elementary ranks 7th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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 Martins Creek Elementary 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
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Martins Creek Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tri-County Early College High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–13
153 students · 6.9 km away
Murphy Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 7.9 km away
Murphy High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–12
424 students · 9.0 km away
Murphy Middle
Murphy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students · 9.0 km away
Peachtree Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
166 students · 10 km away
Ranger Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Fred A Anderson Elementary
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136 students
Stoney Creek Elementary
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140 students
Aurelian Springs Institute of Global Lea
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140 students
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Acad
Scotland Neck · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
140 students
Carver Elementary
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Mabel Elementary
Zionville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
140 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Martins Creek Elementary a good school?
Martins Creek Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 35.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #617 of 1,457 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 Martins Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Martins Creek Elementary ranks #617 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #34767 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Martins Creek Elementary?
Martins Creek Elementary had 137 students in 2025.
Is Martins Creek Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Martins Creek Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Martins Creek Elementary?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Martins Creek Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.