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The Oaks Academy

Murphy, North Carolina · Grades 6 to 12 · Cherokee County Schools

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About The Oaks Academy

The Oaks Academy serves grades 6 through 12 as a public school in Murphy, North Carolina. Enrollment was 43 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 7.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (5.8 teachers in all). Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. It is one of 13 schools in Cherokee County Schools. Families comparing options will find 7 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a remote rural area more than 25 miles from an urban area, in Cherokee County.

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School facts

Address	The Oaks Academy 4700 East US 64 Alternate, Murphy, NC 28906
Phone	(828) 837-6775
School district	Cherokee County Schools
Grades	6 to 12
Students (2024-25)	43
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	5.8
Students per teacher	7.4
Charter school	No
School type	Alternative
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 370078002082). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Tri-County Early College HighPublic · Grades 9 to 13Murphy · under 0.1 mi Peachtree ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Murphy · 2.2 mi Murphy MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Murphy · 3.6 mi Murphy HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Murphy · 3.7 mi Murphy ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Murphy · 3.9 mi Martins Creek ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Murphy · 4.3 mi Shepherd AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 8Murphy · 4.6 mi Murphy Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades 1 to 8Murphy · 5.1 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 The Oaks Academy serve?

The Oaks Academy serves grades 6 through 12.

How many students attend The Oaks Academy?

The Oaks Academy reported 43 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Oaks Academy?

About 7.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 43 students and 5.8 teachers in federal data.

Is The Oaks Academy a public or charter school?

The Oaks Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is The Oaks Academy in?

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

Where is The Oaks Academy located?

The Oaks Academy is at The Oaks Academy 4700 East US 64 Alternate, Murphy, NC 28906. The phone number is (828) 837-6775.

How many other schools are near The Oaks Academy?

There are 7 other schools within 5 miles of The Oaks Academy in our directory.