Murphy Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murphy, North Carolina 28906 · Cherokee County Schools
#478 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#30712 of 50,301 nationally
About Murphy Elementary
Murphy 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 467 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 478th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 467.
There are 9 schools in Murphy; Murphy Elementary ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
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 Murphy Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Murphy Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Murphy High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–12
424 students · 1.7 km away
Murphy Middle
Murphy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students · 1.8 km away
Tri-County Early College High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–13
153 students · 6.3 km away
Peachtree Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
166 students · 7.7 km away
Martins Creek Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
137 students · 7.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Allen Jay Elementary
High Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
West Hoke Elementary
Raeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Friedberg Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
South Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
466 students
Penderlea Elementary
Willard · Public elementary · Grades K–8
468 students
Hurley Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Murphy Elementary a good school?
Murphy Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 41.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #478 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 Murphy Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Murphy Elementary ranks #478 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #30712 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Murphy Elementary?
Murphy Elementary had 467 students in 2025.
Is Murphy Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Murphy Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Murphy Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Murphy Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.