Overview
Murphy Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Murphy, North Carolina. The school enrolls 297 students. It is part of the Cherokee County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga —
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Grade Span6–8
Degmada Degmada Cherokee County Schools
County37039
Magaalada CityMurphy
ZIP28906
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370078001056
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment297
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)