Tri-County Early College High

High Supplemental Virtual Murphy, NC Grades 09–13 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ D (52.7)
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Tri-County Early College High
Murphy, NC 28906
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–13 SchoolScore™ D (52.7)
153
Students
8.3
Teachers
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
(828)837-6775
Phone
http://tcec.cherokee.k12.nc.us/
Website

Tri-County Early College High is a public school administered by the Cherokee County Schools district in Murphy, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–13.

Key statistics: 153 students enrolled; a 18.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
153.0
State avg: 778.0
▼ 80% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.52:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
96.1%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 25% worse
School Details
School Name
Tri-County Early College High
NCESSCH ID
370078002892
State School ID
NC-200-350
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
Tri-County Early College High 4700 East US 64 Alternate
City
Murphy
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28906
County
Cherokee County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37050
State Leg. Lower
37120
Latitude
35.06518
Longitude
-83.96798
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
153
Total Students
👩‍🏫
8.3
Teachers FTE
📐
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
8.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)8.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 147 96.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Cherokee County Schools
LEAID
3700780
State LEA ID
NC-200
Phone
(828)837-2722
Website
http://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Marble
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$46,877K
Federal Revenue
$10,377K
State Revenue
$27,585K
Local Revenue
$8,915K
Total Expenditure
$46,294K
Instruction Exp.
$26,924K
Support Services
$14,809K
Other Current Exp.
$3,265K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Tri-County Early College High

1
The Oaks Academy
Murphy · High
0 mi
2
Peachtree Elementary
Murphy · Elementary
2.2 mi
3
Murphy Middle
Murphy · Middle
3.6 mi
4
Murphy High
Murphy · High
3.7 mi
5
Murphy Elementary
Murphy · Elementary
3.9 mi
6
Martins Creek Elementary
Murphy · Elementary
4.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tri-County Early College High, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Tri-County Early College High?
153 students are enrolled at Tri-County Early College High, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Tri-County Early College High have?
Tri-County Early College High has 8.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Tri-County Early College High serve?
Tri-County Early College High serves grades 09 through 13.
Is Tri-County Early College High a charter school?
Tri-County Early College High is not a charter school.
What metro area is Tri-County Early College High located in?
Tri-County Early College High is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Tri-County Early College High belong to?
Tri-County Early College High is part of the Cherokee County Schools school district.
How much does Cherokee County Schools spend per student?
The Cherokee County Schools district spends approximately $302,575,163 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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