Overview
Hiwassee Dam High is a public school in Murphy, NC, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 5 high schools in Cherokee County School District.
School Rating
Hiwassee Dam High is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
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College Prep
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Test Scores
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Courses & Programs
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STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
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About the School
Neighborhood
267 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
School leader: Mr Daniel McNabb
Nearby Schools
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Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle0.15 milesPublic district; PK, K-8
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Gods Little Acre Learning Center5.88 milesPrivate; PK
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Charleston Pre-K Head Start6.17 milesPrivate; PK
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Ranger Elementary/Middle6.46 milesPublic district; PK, K-8
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Happy Hours Family Child Care6.47 milesPrivate; PK
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Hiwassee Dam Union School Pre-K8.22 milesPrivate; PK
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Turtletown Head Start Center8.28 milesPrivate; PK
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Ranger Community Child Development Center8.45 milesPrivate; PK
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Murphy Adventist School9.58 milesPrivate; PK-7
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Tri-County Early Col14.75 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Martins Creek Elementary/Mid13.06 milesPublic district; PK, K-8
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Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle0.15 milesPublic district; PK, K-8
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Murphy Elementary10.96 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
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Murphy High11.69 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Murphy Middle11.78 milesPublic district; 6-8
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Copper Basin Elementary School10.97 milesPublic district; PK, K-6
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Ranger Elementary/Middle6.46 milesPublic district; PK, K-8
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Coker Creek Elementary School11.5 milesPublic district; K-8