Ranger Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murphy, North Carolina 28906 · Cherokee County Schools
#815 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#39085 of 50,301 nationally
About Ranger Elementary
Ranger 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 264 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 815th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 264.
There are 9 schools in Murphy; Ranger Elementary ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
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 Ranger Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ranger Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hiwassee Dam Middle
Murphy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
122 students · 10 km away
Hiwassee Dam High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–12
137 students · 10 km away
Martins Creek Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
137 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Central Elementary
Barco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Icard Elementary
Connelly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Old Dock Elementary
Whiteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
265 students
Nathanael Greene Elementary
Liberty · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
262 students
Perry W Harrison Elementary
Pittsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ranger Elementary a good school?
Ranger Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 29.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #815 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 Ranger Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ranger Elementary ranks #815 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #39085 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ranger Elementary?
Ranger Elementary had 264 students in 2025.
Is Ranger Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ranger Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ranger Elementary?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Ranger Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.