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Murphy High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
234 High School Cir,
Murphy, NC
Cherokee County Schools
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
3.67
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B-
B
C
B-
B-
C
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.67
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Reading Proficiency
57%
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Math Proficiency
74.5%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
28
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Full Time Teachers
28
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Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
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Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
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Number of AP Courses
11
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AP Pass Rate
20%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
233:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.4%
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Female
46.6%
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White
84.7%
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Hispanic
5.9%
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Two or more races
4.1%
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Black
2.9%
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Native American
1.2%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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
108 Students
Appalachian State University
83 Students
North Carolina State University
69 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
58 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
50 Students
Clemson University
35 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
34 Students
Wake Forest University
34 Students
Tri-County Community College
31 Students
East Carolina University
29 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
21 Students
Nursing
11 Students
English
11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
10 Students
Elementary Education
10 Students
Computer Science
9 Students
Film and Video Studies
8 Students
Cosmetology
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/21/2025
I am entering my 4th year with Murphy High School, I have no complaints whatsoever. I have grown and adapted to the community at Murphy, people come together as one to be as helpful as they can and thats what I love about my school. Everyone helps each other out. The staff and faculty at Murphy High School is amazing, we have great teachers that are willing to do whatever it takes to provide education.
9/9/2022
Murphy High will always be a place of relaxation and support for me. Regardless of who you are, the teachers and staff have no problem going out of their way to help you. It is a place of comfort. It is a place where I have always felt safe and appreciated. There is help around every corner and constant smiling faces. The best school I've ever been to.
10/23/2017
My experience with Murphy high is definitely different as I am graduating early I have experienced many things differently and faster.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
1/8/2023
Graduated from here in 2017. Absolutely loved the school. Athletics program was good, education was pretty good. Go bulldogs!
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...
2/18/2011
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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.67, 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 $352,933. 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.