For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,302 students in Cherokee County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, NC are Tri-county Early College High School, Andrews High School and Murphy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Cherokee County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murphy High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cherokee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4650 E Us 64 Alt.
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-4318
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-4318
Grades: 9-13
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Andrews High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 High School Drive
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-5415
Andrews, NC 28901
(828) 321-5415
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Murphy High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
234 High School Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2426
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2426
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Nantahala School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 Windingstairs Rd
Topton, NC 28781
(828) 321-4388
Topton, NC 28781
(828) 321-4388
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
The Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 Conaheeta Street
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Grades: K-9
| 200 students
Rank: #66.
Hiwassee Dam High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
267 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #77.
The Oaks Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2230 Airport Road
Marble, NC 28905
(828) 837-6775
Marble, NC 28905
(828) 837-6775
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2230 Airport Road
Marble, NC 28905
(828) 837-5485
Marble, NC 28905
(828) 837-5485
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, NC include Tri-county Early College High School, Andrews High School and Murphy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee County, NC?
7 public high schools are located in Cherokee County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County, NC?
Cherokee County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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