Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, Murphy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Murphy High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murphy High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murphy High School?
The graduation rate of Murphy High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Murphy High School?
433 students attend Murphy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Murphy High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murphy High School?
Murphy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Murphy High School offer ?
Murphy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murphy High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
