Best public schools in Murphy, NC

10 public schools in Murphy: 4 elementary · 2 middle · 3 high · 1 combined. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Elementary schools

4 schools in Murphy, best first

Martins Creek Elementary 63.1

Cherokee County Schools · Grades PK-5 · 190 students

ELA 68%Math 65%Science 58%

#464 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Peachtree Elementary 61.3

Cherokee County Schools · Grades PK-5 · 168 students

ELA 64%Math 70%Science 50%

#486 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Murphy Elementary 59.4

Cherokee County Schools · Grades PK-5 · 516 students

ELA 61%Math 66%Science 60%

#510 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Ranger Elementary 48.5

Cherokee County Schools · Grades PK-5 · 277 students

ELA 53%Math 55%Science 76%

#647 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Middle schools

2 schools in Murphy, best first

Hiwassee Dam Middle 75.5

Cherokee County Schools · Grades 6-8 · 121 students

ELA 60%Math 65%Science 77%

#113 of 460 in North Carolina

Murphy Middle 56.7

Cherokee County Schools · Grades 6-8 · 297 students

ELA 59%Math 45%Science 82%

#199 of 460 in North Carolina

High schools

3 schools in Murphy, best first

Tri-County Early College High 64.0

Cherokee County Schools · Grades 9-13 · 153 students

ELA 85%Math 57%Science 91%

#185 of 512 in North Carolina

Murphy High 45.6

Cherokee County Schools · Grades 9-12 · 433 students

ELA 65%Math 58%Science 48%

#279 of 512 in North Carolina

Hiwassee Dam High 33.9

Cherokee County Schools · Grades 9-12 · 141 students

ELA 55%Math 54%Science 39%

#339 of 512 in North Carolina

Combined schools

1 school in Murphy

The Oaks Academy 25.5

Cherokee County Schools · Grades 6-12 · 52 students

ELA 39%Math 5%Science 23%

#145 of 194 in North Carolina

School districts serving Murphy

Cherokee County Schools 13