How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Murphy High | The Oaks Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Murphy, NC | Marble, NC |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 424 | 43 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 10:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.8% | 94.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Murphy High | The Oaks Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,832 | $16,832 |
| District | Cherokee County Schools | Cherokee County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Murphy High | The Oaks Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.2% | 90.7% |
| African American | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Murphy High | The Oaks Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 212:1 | 43:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 59.2% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 17 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.