For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 773 students in 28906, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28906, NC are Murphy High School, Tri-county Early College High School and Hiwassee Dam High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28906 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28906, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28906 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murphy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28906, NC Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murphy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
234 High School Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2426
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2426
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-county Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4650 E Us 64 Alt.
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-4318
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-4318
Grades: 9-13
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Hiwassee Dam High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
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
| 158 students
28906, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Charter School
945 Conaheeta Street
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Grades: K-9
| 200 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28906, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28906, NC include Murphy High School, Tri-county Early College High School and Hiwassee Dam High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28906?
3 public high schools are located in 28906.
What is the racial composition of students in 28906?
28906 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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