Hiwassee Dam High
Murphy, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 74.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | B |
| School performance score | 57 | 67 | 74 |
| School achievement score | 57.1 | 65.2 | 74.1 |
| Reading and math | 37.5% | 53.8% | 50% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 70% | 83.9% | 65.7% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | Above 95% | 94.9% | 95% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 32.6% | 23.4% | Not reported |
| School growth score | 57.1 | 76.3 | 71.8 |
| Growth status | NotMet | Met | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
0.000 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 13.072 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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
74.53 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 | 150.33 | 129.77 | 74.53 |
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 | 144 | 142 |
| Suspended out of school | 4.9% · 7 | 12.0% · 17 |
| Suspended in school | 0.7% · 1 | 2.8% · 4 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Remote
Enrollment
141 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino5.7%
White90.8%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370078002626
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 141 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.7
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