For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 33 students in Murphy, NC (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,263 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Murphy, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Murphy, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Private Schools in Murphy, NC (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 Town (Murphy)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
33 Students
136,556 Students
% Average Students of Color
62%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
13,630 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
33,983 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Murphy, NC?
2 private schools are located in Murphy, NC.
What percentage of students in Murphy go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Murphy are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Murphy?
100% of private schools in Murphy are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
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