For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,137 students in Murphy, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Murphy, NC are Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School, Murphy Middle School and Ranger Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murphy, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Murphy have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Murphy, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Grades: PK-8
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Murphy Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Middle School Drive
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Ranger Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Martins Creek Elementary/mid
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Rank: #55.
The Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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.
The Oaks Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
The Oaks Academy, 4700 East Us
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-6775
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-6775
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Murphy, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Murphy, NC include Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School, Murphy Middle School and Ranger Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Murphy?
6 public middle schools are located in Murphy.
What is the racial composition of students in Murphy?
Murphy public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Murphy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Murphy include: Ranger Elementary Middle School vs. Martins Creek Elementary/mid, Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School vs. Martins Creek Elementary/mid, The Learning Center vs. Martins Creek Elementary/mid
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