Peachtree Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murphy, North Carolina 28906 · Cherokee County Schools
#436 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#29346 of 50,301 nationally
About Peachtree Elementary
Peachtree 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 166 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 436th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (67th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 166.
There are 9 schools in Murphy; Peachtree Elementary ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Peachtree Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- 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 Peachtree 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 · 3.5 km away
Murphy Middle
Murphy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students · 6.4 km away
Murphy High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–12
424 students · 6.5 km away
Murphy Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 7.7 km away
Martins Creek Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
137 students · 10 km away
Hayesville Middle
Hayesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students · 13 km away
Hayesville Elementary
Hayesville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
280 students · 13 km away
Hayesville High
Hayesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students · 13 km away
Hayesville Primary School
Hayesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
375 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Bladen Lakes Primary
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
166 students
Germanton Elementary School
Germanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
165 students
Ellendale Elementary
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
168 students
Black Mountain Elementary
Black Mountain · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
163 students
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–8
162 students
Pisgah Elementary
Candler · Public elementary · Grades K–4
162 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Peachtree Elementary a good school?
Peachtree Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 43.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #436 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 Peachtree Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Peachtree Elementary ranks #436 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #29346 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Peachtree Elementary?
Peachtree Elementary had 166 students in 2025.
Is Peachtree Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Peachtree Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Peachtree Elementary?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Peachtree Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.