Enrollment
43
High
DISTRICT 197 · STATE 761
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370078002082
The Oaks Academy
The Oaks Academy, Murphy, NC 28906 · (828) 837-6775 · Cherokee County
GRADES 06–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL43 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.4:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
34 students
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 6 | 14% |
| Grade 9 | 6 | 14% |
| Grade 10 | 14 | 33% |
| Grade 11 | 10 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 5% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
NC EOG / EOC 2024-25 . % Grade Level Proficient (Level 3+)English Language Arts
17.4%
own-school result
Math
5.6%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: NC EOG / EOC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where The Oaks Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 43 | #573 of 598 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
43
+2 (+5%) vs 2020
+115% since 2000-01, when it was 20
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
was 5.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 43 | 5.8 | 7.4:1 | 79% (34) |
| 2023-24 | 52 | 8.3 | 6.3:1 | 94% (49) |
| 2022-23 | 50 | 5.2 | 9.6:1 | 94% (47) |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 8 | 5.1:1 | 93% (38) |
| 2017-18 | 52 | 8 | 6.5:1 | 94% (49) |
| 2015-16 | 34 | 6 | 5.7:1 | 97% (33) |
| 2010-11 | 33 | 6 | 5.5:1 | 55% (18) |
| 2000-01 | 20 | 7 | 2.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Oaks Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (52 to 43); teachers down 28% (8 to 5.8).
About The Oaks Academy
The Oaks Academy is a small high school in Murphy, North Carolina, (ZIP code 28906). School enrollment was 43 students in 2024-25, in grades 6 through 12. For comparison, high schools in North Carolina average about 761 students.
Cherokee County Schools, which runs The Oaks Academy, has 13 schools and 2,992 students.
About 91% of the student body at The Oaks Academy is White. Other reported shares: 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, and 2% Native American. The White share in Cherokee County as a whole is similar, at about 91%.
Staffing totals 5.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1. That is lower than the 19.6:1 average for high schools in North Carolina. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 79%. The 98% average for public schools in Cherokee County is 19 points higher.
According to the American Community Survey, in Cherokee County, the median household income is $53,628, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. There are 13 public schools in Cherokee County, enrolling about 2,992 students in all.
Of nearby public schools, Tri-County Early College High is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. In all, 6 other public schools sit within five miles of The Oaks Academy.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Remote.
2024-25 enrollment was 43, a 5% rise from 41 in 2020-21. The school's ratio rose from 5.1:1 to 7.4:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at The Oaks Academy. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Cherokee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
29,562
Census ACS
Median income
$53,628
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,992 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cherokee County Schools
- Murphy ElementaryElementary · 467 students
- Murphy HighHigh · 424 students
- Murphy MiddleMiddle · 353 students
- Andrews ElementaryElementary · 330 students
- Ranger ElementaryElementary · 264 students
- Andrews HighHigh · 229 students
Other schools in Murphy
- Murphy ElementaryElementary · 467 students
- Murphy HighHigh · 424 students
- Murphy MiddleMiddle · 353 students
- Ranger ElementaryElementary · 264 students
- Peachtree ElementaryElementary · 166 students
- Tri-County Early College HighHigh · 153 students
Nearby schools
- Tri-County Early College High0.0 mi · 153
- Peachtree Elementary2.2 mi · 166
- Murphy Middle3.6 mi · 353
- Murphy High3.7 mi · 424
- Murphy Elementary3.9 mi · 467
- Martins Creek Elementary4.3 mi · 137
Frequently asked questions
About The Oaks AcademyHow large is The Oaks Academy?
The Oaks Academy enrolls approximately 43 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does The Oaks Academy serve?
The Oaks Academy serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at The Oaks Academy?
Approximately 7.4:1 students per teacher at The Oaks Academy.
How diverse is The Oaks Academy?
The Oaks Academy reports a student body of 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees The Oaks Academy?
The Oaks Academy is overseen by Cherokee County Schools in Cherokee County.
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