HIWASSEE DAM ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cherokee County Schools school district, located in Murphy, NC with about 166 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School, located in Murphy, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for students in the rural Cherokee County area. As a combined Pre-K through 8th-grade facility, the school provides a foundational educational environment that transitions students from their early childhood years through the onset of adolescence. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere, typical of the small-town culture found in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

The school places a strong emphasis on student development and community engagement, operating as part of the Cherokee County School District. By housing both elementary and middle school levels under one roof, Hiwassee Dam facilitates a continuous learning progression, allowing for mentorship opportunities between older and younger students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a focus on preparing its middle schoolers for the transition to high school, aiming to provide a supportive, comprehensive, and locally focused educational experience.

For more information, contact Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle at (828) 644-5115 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.