Murphy Elementary
Regular School · Murphy, NC
Murphy Elementary is a regular school school in Murphy, North Carolina, serving grades PK–05 with 467 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 386 | 83% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 9% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 18 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 2% |
| Asian | 6 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 467 | 253M / 214F |
English Language Learners: 3 (1% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 50-54% | 41.9% | 189 |
| Reading Proficiency | 45-49% | 46.9% | 189 |
| Science Proficiency | 60-64% | — | 70 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 467 | 100% |
Contact & Location
315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: (828)837-2424
http://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/mes/Other Schools in District
- Andrews Elementary Elementary
- Martins Creek Elementary Elementary
- Peachtree Elementary Elementary
- Ranger Elementary Elementary
- Andrews High High
- Hiwassee Dam High High
- Murphy High High
- The Oaks Academy High
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 28906) → CensusDepth.com
- North Carolina population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- North Carolina teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
370078000322
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD