Murphy High
Murphy, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 71.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | B | B | B |
| School performance score | 77 | 73 | 71 |
| School achievement score | 73.5 | 70.3 | 68.7 |
| Reading and math | 63.5% | 65.3% | 57.2% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 67.9% | 51.9% | 60% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 94.9% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | 94.6% |
| Biology | 55.5% | 44.4% | 48.6% |
| School growth score | 88.6 | 85.9 | 79.9 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | Exceeded | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
31.809 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 4.211 | 4.819 | 31.809 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
49.70 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 155.79 | 101.20 | 49.70 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 437 | 431 |
| Suspended out of school | 11.9% · 52 | 6.7% · 29 |
| Suspended in school | 3.9% · 17 | 4.4% · 19 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Remote
Enrollment
433 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino6.2%
White82.4%
Black or African American2.8%
Asian0.9%
Two or More Races6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370078000323
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 433 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24