For the 2026 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 in Cherokee County, NC 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).
Private Schools in Cherokee County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Murphy Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1584 Old Ranger Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-5857
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-5857
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
Overview
This County (Cherokee County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
33 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
62%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
19 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
56%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
7 Students
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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