Murphy High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murphy, North Carolina 28906 · Cherokee County Schools
#418 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#14130 of 16,910 nationally
About Murphy High
Murphy 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 424 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 418th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (47th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 424.
There are 9 schools in Murphy; Murphy High ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.2
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 Murphy High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Murphy High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Murphy Middle
Murphy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students · 136 m away
Murphy Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 1.7 km away
Tri-County Early College High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–13
153 students · 5.9 km away
Peachtree Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
166 students · 6.5 km away
Martins Creek Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
137 students · 9.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Pamlico County High
Bayboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
423 students
SandHoke Early College High
Raeford · Public high · Grades 9–13
418 students
Gates County Senior High
Gatesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
Albemarle High
Albemarle · Public high · Grades 9–12
414 students
Goldsboro High
Goldsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
412 students
Southside High
Chocowinity · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Murphy High a good school?
Murphy High has a Success Index (US) of 26.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #418 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 Murphy High rank in North Carolina?
Murphy High ranks #418 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #14130 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Murphy High?
Murphy High had 424 students in 2025.
Is Murphy High a elementary school or a high school?
Murphy High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Murphy High?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Murphy High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.