Cherokee County Public Schools
Cherokee County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
13
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,146
students
School Districts
1
district
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.
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.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Murphy has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
1 School District in Cherokee County
Cherokee County Schools
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 dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Elementary | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Murphy, 28906Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 536 |
| Murphy High | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Murphy, 28906Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 489 |
| Andrews Elementary | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Andrews, 28901Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 350 |
| Murphy Middle | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Murphy, 28906Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 316 |
| Ranger Elementary/Middle | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Murphy, 28906Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 258 |
| Andrews High | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Andrews, 28901Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 225 |
| Andrews Middle | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Andrews, 28901Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 187 |
| Martins Creek Elementary/Mid | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Murphy, 28906Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 184 |
| Hiwassee Dam High | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Murphy, 28906Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 158 |
| Peachtree Elementary | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Murphy, 28906Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 144 |
| Tri-County Early College High | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Murphy, 28906Rural: Remote | 9–UG | High | 129 |
| Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Murphy, 28906Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 120 |
| The Oaks Academy | Record | Cherokee County Schools | Marble, 28905Rural: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 50 |
Andrews Elementary
Cherokee County Schools
Andrews, 28901 / Rural: Remote
Ranger Elementary/Middle
Cherokee County Schools
Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid
Cherokee County Schools
Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote
Peachtree Elementary
Cherokee County Schools
Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote
Tri-County Early College High
Cherokee County Schools
Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
Cherokee County Schools
Murphy, 28906 / Rural: Remote
The Oaks Academy
Cherokee County Schools
Marble, 28905 / Rural: Remote
Every public school record in Cherokee County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
13
Showing here
13
Profile pages
0
Primary schools
6- Record
Andrews Elementary
Cherokee County Schools
- Grades
- PK–5
- Location
- Andrews, 28901
- Enrollment
- 350 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
Cherokee County Schools
- Grades
- PK–8
- Location
- Murphy, 28906
- Enrollment
- 120 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid
Cherokee County Schools
- Grades
- PK–8
- Location
- Murphy, 28906
- Enrollment
- 184 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Murphy Elementary
Cherokee County Schools
- Grades
- PK–5
- Location
- Murphy, 28906
- Enrollment
- 536 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Peachtree Elementary
Cherokee County Schools
- Grades
- PK–5
- Location
- Murphy, 28906
- Enrollment
- 144 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Ranger Elementary/Middle
Cherokee County Schools
- Grades
- PK–8
- Location
- Murphy, 28906
- Enrollment
- 258 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
2High schools
5- Record
Andrews High
Cherokee County Schools
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Andrews, 28901
- Enrollment
- 225 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Hiwassee Dam High
Cherokee County Schools
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Murphy, 28906
- Enrollment
- 158 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Murphy High
Cherokee County Schools
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Murphy, 28906
- Enrollment
- 489 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
The Oaks Academy
Cherokee County Schools
- Grades
- 6–12
- Location
- Marble, 28905
- Enrollment
- 50 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Tri-County Early College High
Cherokee County Schools
- Grades
- 9–UG
- Location
- Murphy, 28906
- Enrollment
- 129 students
Listed on this county directory
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.
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.