RANGER ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ranger 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 286 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 20 teachers, Ranger Elementary/Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Ranger Elementary/Middle School, located in Murphy, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cherokee County School District. Situated in a rural mountain setting, the school provides a comprehensive academic program that spans from the elementary grades through the middle school years. The institution focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging social and emotional development for students during their formative years.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local Murphy community. By leveraging its website and district resources, Ranger Elementary/Middle maintains a focus on parental involvement and community transparency. The school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by balancing traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students develop the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in a collaborative, school-wide setting.

For more information, contact Ranger Elementary/Middle at (828) 644-5111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.