Murphy Middle

Cherokee County Schools
65 Middle School Drive
Murphy, NC 28906
316 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
316
Total Students
20.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
110.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    260 (82.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (6.6 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (6.3 %)
  • Black
    10 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cherokee County Schools
Phone: (828)837-0160
Website: http://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/mms/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 350
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 103
Grade 7 109
Grade 8 104
Gender Ratio