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Cherokee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 33 students in Cherokee County, NC (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,391 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Cherokee County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cherokee County (2026-27)

Map of Murphy Adventist Christian School
Murphy Adventist Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1584 Old Ranger Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-5857
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Map of Shepherd Academy
Shepherd Academy
Gr: K-6 | 13 students
Christian
68 Fairfax Dr
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 361-4239
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
33 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
62%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
19 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
56%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
7 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cherokee County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Cherokee County, NC.
What percentage of students in Cherokee County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cherokee County?
100% of private schools in Cherokee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

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