Murphy High School

Murphy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
234 High School Cir,  Murphy, NC
Cherokee County Schools
3.5
3.2
433 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jason Forrister
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
20%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
233:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
84.7%
Hispanic
5.9%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black
2.9%
Native American
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Carolina University 112 Students
Appalachian State University 82 Students
North Carolina State University 68 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 61 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 52 Students
Wake Forest University 39 Students
Clemson University 35 Students
Tri-County Community College 34 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 30 Students
East Carolina University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 43 Students
Biology 30 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Nursing 13 Students
English 13 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Elementary Education 9 Students
Cosmetology 9 Students
Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 52 Reviews
1.0 Junior
4/22/2025
Murphy Is at the very least the worst school I have ever been too. Ever wondered if you can get contact high? Go to 1 out of the 5 bathrooms if it is not blocked off lmao. Imagine someone taking a poop and putting it on a tray. If you hate your kids or need some type of punishment for them send them here.
3.0 Alum
8/23/2020
2020 Graduate. While MHS offers some excellent teachers, I feel some aspects are overlooked. I would have liked more guidance being ready for college. They are big into sports. If you don't play, you fall through the cracks.
2.0 Junior
5/9/2019
Murphy High School is an actual joke. The teachers do not teach. The administration is horrible and no one knows what they are doing. Test scores are always low due to no teaching.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 student
4/24/2024
I would not recommend anyone to put there student in Murphy High School because the environment is unsafe and the teachers except a few teachers actually know what is going on with the students, the Principal is on a power trip since she became principal, the office staff is unhelpful when it's come...
5.0 other
1/8/2023
Graduated from here in 2017. Absolutely loved the school. Athletics program was good, education was pretty good. Go bulldogs!
5.0 student
11/27/2011
I loved my time at Murphy it has some small problems like all schools but Murphy is by far the best school in the area. Quality teachers and quality athletics which cultivates hard work, a winning attitude, and great memories. If I had it to do over again I would still go to Murphy I have friends in...
2.0 parent
2/18/2011
When my children went here we encountered the same thing many others have said - they have a fine athletic program. While athletics are important, so are academics and they are sadly overshadowed by the athletics. We found drugs to be such a problem there that my children chose to transfer to nearby...

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Murphy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Murphy, NC, in the Murphy neighborhood, and is served by the Cherokee County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 433 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 74.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Murphy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $361,425. Discover additional schools in the area, like Murphy Adventist Christian School, Light House Christian Academy, Mountain Area Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Murphy has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Murphy High School.

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