Tri-County Early College High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murphy, North Carolina 28906 · Cherokee County Schools
#179 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#7467 of 16,910 nationally
About Tri-County Early College High
Tri-County Early College High is a public high located in Murphy, in the Cherokee County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–13. In 2025 it enrolled 153 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 179th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 153.
There are 9 schools in Murphy; Tri-County Early College High ranks 1st of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.1
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 Tri-County Early College High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Tri-County Early College High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Peachtree Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
166 students · 3.5 km away
Murphy Middle
Murphy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students · 5.8 km away
Murphy High
Murphy · Public high · Grades 9–12
424 students · 5.9 km away
Murphy Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 6.3 km away
Martins Creek Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
137 students · 6.9 km away
Hayesville Middle
Hayesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students · 14 km away
Hayesville High
Hayesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students · 14 km away
Hayesville Elementary
Hayesville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
280 students · 14 km away
Hayesville Primary School
Hayesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
375 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Macon Early College High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–13
154 students
McDowell Academy for Innovation
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–13
158 students
Northampton Early College
Weldon · Public high · Grades 9–13
148 students
Stokes Early College High School
Walnut Cove · Public high · Grades 9–13
159 students
Discovery High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
146 students
Weldon STEM High School Career Academies
Halifax · Public high · Grades 9–12
145 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tri-County Early College High a good school?
Tri-County Early College High has a Success Index (US) of 53.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #179 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 Tri-County Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Tri-County Early College High ranks #179 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #7467 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tri-County Early College High?
Tri-County Early College High had 153 students in 2025.
Is Tri-County Early College High a elementary school or a high school?
Tri-County Early College High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–13. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tri-County Early College High?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Tri-County Early College High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.