For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,558 students in Murphy, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Murphy, NC are Peachtree Elementary School, Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School and Murphy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murphy, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Murphy have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Murphy, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peachtree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Upper Peachtree Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2479
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Murphy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Middle School Drive
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Murphy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2424
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Ranger Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
Martins Creek Elementary/mid
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Murphy, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Charter School
945 Conaheeta Street
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Grades: K-9
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Murphy, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Murphy, NC include Peachtree Elementary School, Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School and Murphy Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Murphy?
6 public elementary schools are located in Murphy.
What is the racial composition of students in Murphy?
Murphy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Murphy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Murphy include: Peachtree Elementary School vs. Martins Creek Elementary/mid, Murphy Elementary School vs. Martins Creek Elementary/mid, Ranger Elementary Middle School vs. Martins Creek Elementary/mid
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