Overview
Murphy Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Murphy, North Carolina. The school enrolls 353 students. It is part of the Cherokee County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCherokee County Schools
County37039
CityMurphy
ZIP28906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370078001056
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment353
White84.7%
Hispanic / Latino5.4%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)