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Murphy Adventist Christian School
Elementary School · Murphy, NC
A private elementary school in Murphy, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1584 OLD RANGER RD, Murphy, NC 28906
Academics
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,250/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,669
Median home value
$219,800
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Murphy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Martins Creek Elementary/midEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Murphy Adventist Christian School is listed in Murphy, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Murphy Adventist Christian School
Murphy Adventist Christian School is a private elementary school in Murphy, NC, serving approximately 13 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murphy Adventist Christian School
What grades does Murphy Adventist Christian School serve?
Murphy Adventist Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Murphy Adventist Christian School?
Murphy Adventist Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Adventist Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Adventist Christian School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Murphy Adventist Christian School a private school?
Yes, Murphy Adventist Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Murphy Adventist Christian School a religious school?
Murphy Adventist Christian School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Gender Split
- 77% M / 23% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Phone
- (828) 837-5857
- Area population (ZIP 28906)
- 19,712
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 56.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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