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Murphy High

Murphy, North Carolina · Grades 9 to 12 · Cherokee County Schools

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About Murphy High

Murphy High serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Murphy, North Carolina. It reported 424 students in 2024-25. There are about 20.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (20.3 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a remote rural area more than 25 miles from an urban area, in Cherokee County. Families comparing options will find 7 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 13 schools in Cherokee County Schools.

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School facts

Address	234 High School Circle, Murphy, NC 28906
Phone	(828) 837-2426
School district	Cherokee County Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	424
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	20.3
Students per teacher	20.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Rural, remote, Cherokee County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370078000323). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Murphy MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Murphy · 0.1 mi Murphy ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Murphy · 1.1 mi Shepherd AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 8Murphy · 2.5 mi Murphy Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades 1 to 8Murphy · 3.1 mi The Oaks AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Murphy · 3.7 mi Tri-County Early College HighPublic · Grades 9 to 13Murphy · 3.7 mi Peachtree ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Murphy · 4.1 mi Martins Creek ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Murphy · 5.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Murphy High serve?

Murphy High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Murphy High?

Murphy High reported 424 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy High?

About 20.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 424 students and 20.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Murphy High a public or charter school?

Murphy High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Murphy High in?

Murphy High is part of Cherokee County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/cherokee-county-schools/

Where is Murphy High located?

Murphy High is at 234 High School Circle, Murphy, NC 28906. The phone number is (828) 837-2426.

How many other schools are near Murphy High?

There are 7 other schools within 5 miles of Murphy High in our directory.