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Cherokee County Public Schools

Cherokee County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

13

public schools

Total Enrollment

3,146

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Cherokee County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Cherokee County has one district entry in this county file: Cherokee County Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Murphy has the most listed schools, with 9 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

13

in Cherokee County

Reported Enrollment

3,146

13 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle2
High5
Other0

1 School District in Cherokee County

Cherokee County Schools

13 schools
3,146 students enrolled

13 Public Schools in Cherokee County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 13 of 13 matching schools

Murphy Elementary

Cherokee County Schools

Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary536 students

Murphy High

Cherokee County Schools

Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High489 students

Andrews Elementary

Cherokee County Schools

Andrews, 28901 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary350 students

Murphy Middle

Cherokee County Schools

Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle316 students

Ranger Elementary/Middle

Cherokee County Schools

Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–8Primary258 students

Andrews High

Cherokee County Schools

Andrews, 28901 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High225 students

Andrews Middle

Cherokee County Schools

Andrews, 28901 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle187 students

Martins Creek Elementary/Mid

Cherokee County Schools

Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–8Primary184 students

Hiwassee Dam High

Cherokee County Schools

Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High158 students

Peachtree Elementary

Cherokee County Schools

Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary144 students

Tri-County Early College High

Cherokee County Schools

Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–UGHigh129 students

Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle

Cherokee County Schools

Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–8Primary120 students

The Oaks Academy

Cherokee County Schools

Marble, 28905 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–12Alternative50 students

Cherokee County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Cherokee County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Cherokee County public school directory?

The directory lists 13 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Cherokee County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Cherokee County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Cherokee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Cherokee County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

← Back to Cherokee County Education OverviewCounty school score: 32/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.