Cherokee County Schools District
- 911 ANDREWS RD
- MURPHY, NC 28906
- (828) 837-2722
16 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 77.2% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,874 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,740 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 280 | - |
District Test Scores
EOC - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
EOC - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.4% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 67.9% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.6% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 68.4% | 72.9% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.2% | 81.2% | |
| 2009 | 65.7% | 71.3% | |
| Civics and Economics Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.4% | 78.7% | |
| 2009 | 62.6% | 71.3% | |
| English I Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.2% | 82.8% | |
| 2009 | 83.3% | 74.3% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 79.9% | 73.3% | |
| Physical Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.5% | 76.4% | |
| 2009 | 76.4% | 62.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.8% | 81.6% | |
| 2009 | 64.5% | 71.2% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2009 | 83.7% | 77.7% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2009 | 79.3% | 85.9% | |
EOG - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.2% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.2% | 82.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.9% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 68.1% | 66.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 81.2% | 82.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.3% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 71.4% | 70.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.1% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 84.5% | 81.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.3% | 72.3% | |
| 2009 | 77.5% | 69.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.6% | 69.8% | |
| 2009 | 73.4% | 61.5% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.8% | 81.1% | |
| 2009 | 85.9% | 78.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.7% | 76.6% | |
| 2009 | 81.4% | 72.2% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.2% | 80.8% | |
| 2009 | 88.8% | 79.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.4% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 76.9% | 65.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.2% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 83.1% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.9% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 77.4% | 67.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.5% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 80.8% | 68.3% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.3% | 70.4% | |
| 2009 | 73.9% | 71.1% | |
Source: NC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,740 | 13.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 154 |
| Kindergarten Students | 214 |
| 1st Grade Students | 261 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 248 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 274 |
| 4th Grade Students | 274 |
| 5th Grade Students | 245 |
| 6th Grade Students | 269 |
| 7th Grade Students | 267 |
| 8th Grade Students | 283 |
| 9th Grade Students | 308 |
| 10th Grade Students | 297 |
| 11th Grade Students | 264 |
| 12th Grade Students | 272 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 53 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 25 |
| Hispanic | 100 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 126 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,326 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,841 |
| Female | 1,789 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 280 | 13.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 155 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 125 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 0.5 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 76 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 9 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 11 |
| Elementary | 5 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | 0.4 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 190 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 14 |
| School Administrators | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| Student Support Services | 33 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 98 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $37,542,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $9,013,000 | 24.0% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $7,256,000 | 19.3% |
| School Lunch | $999,000 | 2.7% |
| Non-Specified | $171,000 | 0.5% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $48,000 | 0.1% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $189,000 | 0.5% |
| Private Contributions | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $345,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $24,672,000 | 65.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $23,866,000 | 63.6% |
| Non-Specified | $460,000 | 1.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $346,000 | 0.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,857,000 | 10.3% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,170,000 | 3.1% |
| Non-Specified | $2,299,000 | 6.1% |
| Direct - Other | $388,000 | 1.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $32,134,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $19,246,000 | 59.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $10,557,000 | 32.9% |
| Student Support | $1,684,000 | 4.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,189,000 | 3.2% |
| General Administration Support | $384,000 | 1.0% |
| School Administration Support | $2,263,000 | 6.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,920,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,348,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Support Services | $769,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,331,000 | 7.3% |
| Food Services | $2,331,000 | 6.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 77.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 233 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 6 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 41 | 3.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Cherokee County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 14
- Students: 3,740
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 280
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| ANDREWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
205 Walnut St
Andrews, NC Public | PK-5 | 384 | 14.9 |  Review This School |
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| ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
50 High School Dr
Andrews, NC Public | 9-12 | 269 | 17.5 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| ANDREWS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2750 Business Hwy 19
Andrews, NC Public | 6-8 | 232 | 15.2 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HIWASSEE DAM ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC Public | PK-8 | 181 | 10.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HIWASSEE DAM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
267 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC Public | 9-12 | 217 | 14.5 | 4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| MARBLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2230 Airport Rd
Marble, NC Public | PK-5 | 127 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| MARTINS CREEK ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1459 Tobe Stalcup Rd
Murphy, NC Public | PK-8 | 202 | 11.2 | 4.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| MOUNTAIN YOUTH SCHOOL | ||||
4533 Martins Creek Rd
Murphy, NC Public | 6-12 | 26 | 4.1 | Review This School |
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| MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
315 Valley River Ave
Murphy, NC Public | PK-5 | 466 | 12.6 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| MURPHY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
234 High School Circle
Murphy, NC Public | 9-12 | 530 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| MURPHY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
65 Middle School Dr
Murphy, NC Public | 6-8 | 356 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| PEACHTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
30 Upper Peachtree Rd
Murphy, NC Public | PK-5 | 170 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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| RANGER ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
101 Hardy Truett Rd
Murphy, NC Public | PK-8 | 367 | 15.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TRI-COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL | ||||
4600 Hwy 64 East
Murphy, NC Public | 9-12 | 103 | 18.7 | Review This School |
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