What grades does Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle serve?

Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Murphy area.

Where is Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle located?

Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle is a rural school in Murphy, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle is 11:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Murphy, NC?

Schools in Murphy include Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Murphy area.

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Primary|Murphy, North Carolina|Cherokee County Schools

Murphy, NC 28906

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

121

Student:Teacher

11:1

Locale

Rural

District

Cherokee County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

97.5%

Phone

(828)644-5115

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

50-54%

Math Proficiency

60-64%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

12 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.7:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

146

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Psychologists

0.079999998

Social Workers

0.079999998

Nurses

0.40000001

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,303

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,558

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,901

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 22%State 59%Local 19%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.8%

Below 150% poverty line

4.7%

Unemployment rate

16.3%

Uninsured residents

8.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

513

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

504

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

265 (53%)

Other Health Impairment

85 (17%)

Autism

50 (10%)

Speech/Language Impairment

40 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

22 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

6 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

122

Current enrollment

Declining(-19% 5yr)

Coming Up

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Board of Education Regular Meeting Cherokee County Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting	Event	—
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Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Board of Education Regular Meeting Cherokee County Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Board of Education Regular Meeting Cherokee County Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting	Event	—
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Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Board of Education Regular Meeting Cherokee County Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting	Event	—
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle

Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle has a total enrollment of 121 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Murphy, NC.