Very Good
#529 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 20% in state
Tri-county Early College High
High School · Cherokee County Schools · Murphy, NC
A Cherokee County Schools high school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Tri-County Early College High 4700 East US 64 Alternate, Murphy, NC 28906
- Math 86% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tri-county Early College High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2019, reaching 88% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tri-county Early College High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat 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
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cherokee County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,303NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri-county Early College High is listed in Cherokee County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri-county Early College High
Tri-county Early College High is a public high school in Murphy, NC, part of Cherokee County Schools, serving approximately 153 students in grades 9th-UG with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri-county Early College High
What grades does Tri-county Early College High serve?
Tri-county Early College High serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Tri-county Early College High?
Tri-county Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-county Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-county Early College High is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri-county Early College High rank in NC?
Tri-county Early College High ranks #529 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Tri-county Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-county Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tri-county Early College High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-county Early College High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tri-county Early College High a charter school?
No, Tri-county Early College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri-county Early College High a Title I school?
No, Tri-county Early College High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-county Early College High?
98.0% of students at Tri-county Early College High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (828) 837-6775
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 28906)
- 19,712
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 56.1
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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