Overview

Murphy Elementary is a public school in Murphy, NC, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 7 elementary schools in Cherokee County School District.

School Rating

Murphy Elementary is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
7/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
School leader: Ms Allison Brown
(828) 837-2424
(828) 837-3887
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
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    0.39 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Murphy First Bapt Day Care
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    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
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    1.0 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Peachtree Elementary School Pre-K
    1.0 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Pre-K In Murphy Elementary
    1.0 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
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    1.0 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    Murphy High
    1.07 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    3.3 (4 Reviews)
  • 5 /10
    Murphy Middle
    1.12 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    2.7 (3 Reviews)
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    Private; K-6
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
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    Public district; 6-8
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  • 7 /10
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    Public district; PK, K-8
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  • 7 /10
    Murphy High
    1.07 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    3.3 (4 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
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    4.0 (4 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
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    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
    Tri-County Early Col
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    4.2 (5 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
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    13.77 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    3.0 (3 Reviews)
  • 5 /10
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  • 5 /10
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