Hayesville High School vs. Murphy High School
Should you attend Hayesville High School or Murphy High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hayesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Murphy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 366 students in grades 9-12, Hayesville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 424 students in grades 9-12, Murphy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
366 students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#500 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
70-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
88
112
Grade 10 Students
96
103
Grade 11 Students
105
116
Grade 12 Students
77
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
85%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%