How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cherokee County Schools | Transylvania County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Murphy, North Carolina | Brevard, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 3,146 | 3,312 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 11.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cherokee County Schools | Transylvania County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,303 | $14,323 |
| Federal Revenue | 27.2% | 18.5% |
| State Revenue | 52.4% | 50.8% |
| Local Revenue | 20.4% | 30.7% |
Cherokee County Schools
Federal State Local
Transylvania County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cherokee County Schools | Transylvania County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.1% | 77.6% |
| African American | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% | 12.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.2% | 99.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cherokee County Schools | Transylvania County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 222:1 | 286.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.7% | 26.6% |
School Types
Cherokee County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Transylvania County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.