MURPHY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Murphy Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Cherokee County Schools school district, located in Murphy, NC with about 336 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 23 teachers, Murphy 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.

Murphy Middle School, located at 65 Middle School Drive in Murphy, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Cherokee County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for adolescents transitioning from elementary to high school. By focusing on core subjects while offering opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to prepare its student body for future educational success.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for the community, providing parents and students with information regarding school policies, extracurricular activities, and academic calendars. As part of the Cherokee County school system, Murphy Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains clear communication channels to ensure that families stay informed about student progress and school events. Through its dedicated staff and structured programs, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact Murphy Middle at (828) 837-0160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

65 Middle School Drive
Murphy, NC 28906
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MURPHY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Murphy, NC with about 336 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
336
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 336 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MURPHY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
Black or African American
3.0%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.