Cherokee County Schools School District

911 Andrews Road
Murphy, NC 28906-3501
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cherokee County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,143 students in Cherokee County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Cherokee County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
3,143 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Cherokee County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#164 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Cherokee County Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cherokee County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cherokee County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cherokee County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Cherokee County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.71
# American Indian Students
24 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
234 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
20%
# Black Students
65 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
2%
25%
# White Students
2,647 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
84%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
90
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
237
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
198
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
224
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
231
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
225
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
294
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
225
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,791 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,409 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Cherokee County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$39 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart displays total spending of Cherokee County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,791
$11,229
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Cherokee County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,409
$11,655
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Cherokee County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cherokee County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murphy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
234 High School Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2426
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-county Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4650 E Us 64 Alt.
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-4318
Grades: 9-13
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Peachtree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Upper Peachtree Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Rank: #55.
Andrews High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 High School Drive
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-5415
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #66.
Murphy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65 Middle School Drive
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #77.
Andrews Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2750 Business Hwy 19
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-5762
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #88.
Murphy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #99.
Ranger Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1010.
Martins Creek Elementary/mid
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #1111.
Hiwassee Dam High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
267 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #1212.
Andrews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Jean Christy Ave.
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-4415
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #1313.
The Oaks Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2230 Airport Road
Marble, NC 28905
(828) 837-6775
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cherokee County Schools School District?
Cherokee County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,143 students.
What is the rank of Cherokee County Schools School District?
Cherokee County Schools School District is ranked #158 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County Schools School District?
84% of Cherokee County Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cherokee County Schools School District?
Cherokee County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Cherokee County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,409 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 3,143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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