- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Murphy, NC
Tri-County Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Tri-County Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370078002892
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-County Early College High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Murphy · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri-County Early College High has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-County Early College High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Murphy, NC.
School address
District: Cherokee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370078002892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Tri-County Early College High grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+18.6%).
Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 370078002892 · Murphy, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 19.1:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Murphy Elementary (467 students)
Tri-County Early College High grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+18.6%). Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tri-County Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murphy Element
Murphy Elementary
467 students
- Murphy High
Murphy High
424 students
- Murphy Middle
Murphy Middle
353 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
330 students
- Ranger Element
Ranger Elementary/Middle
264 students
- This school 153
Tri-County Early College High
153 students
What this shows Tri-County Early College High reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-County Early College High compares
Tri-County Early College High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▼ 10% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Tri-County Early College High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County Schools reports $14,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-County Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murphy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murphy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranger Elementary/Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-County Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Murphy
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-County Early College High
How many students attend Tri-County Early College High?
Tri-County Early College High has 153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Murphy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-County Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-County Early College High is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri-County Early College High?
59.7% of students at Tri-County Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-County Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Tri-County Early College High is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Murphy, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-County Early College High?
Tri-County Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tri-County Early College High rank among high schools in Murphy?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-County Early College High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Murphy, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Murphy on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County Schools?
Besides Tri-County Early College High, Cherokee County Schools also operates Murphy Elementary (467 students), Murphy High (424 students), and Murphy Middle (353 students). See the Cherokee County Schools district page for the complete list.