Tri-County Early College High

Summary:

Tri-County Early College High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Murphy, North Carolina, with a student population of 129 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This small school consistently outperforms the Cherokee County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic metrics, while also serving a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Hiwassee Dam High and Andrews High.

Tri-County Early College High has a strong academic focus, with 91.4% proficiency in EOC English II, compared to 65.1% for the district and 59.7% for the state. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.4 to 18.5 over the past three school years. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 29.05% in 2020-2021 to 62.02% in 2022-2023, indicating it serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, the school's female students have consistently outperformed their male counterparts in the statewide rankings, with the female students ranking in the top 20% of North Carolina high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. While Tri-County Early College High's strong academic performance and commitment to serving a diverse student population are commendable, the school may face unique challenges in providing additional support and resources to ensure the continued success of its economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4700 East US 64 Alternate
       Murphy, NC  28906


(828) 837-6775

District: Cherokee County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,830 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Hispanic:
20.9%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tri-County Early College High ranks better than 78.1% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Cherokee County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), Hispanic (20.9%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri-County Early College High is 15.4. 3 high schools in the Cherokee County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri-County Early College High is $7,830, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Cherokee County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tri-County Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-County Early College High 140th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Tri-County Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cherokee County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County Schools 82nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tri-County Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Tri-County Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.48 181st 594 69.5%
2022 69.39 172nd 621 72.3%
2023 77.69 140th 626 77.6%
2024 77.69 140th 640 78.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tri-County Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.60 103rd 544 81.1%
2023 77.09 113th 597 81.1%
2024 78.27 122nd 613 80.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Tri-County Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.01 186th 594 68.7%
2023 77.86 128th 588 78.2%
2024 83.24 114th 602 81.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tri-County Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.52 131st 398 67.1%
2024 66.24 143rd 403 64.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Tri-County Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.96 171st 585 70.8%
2023 81.55 121st 602 79.9%
2024 52.57 270th 607 55.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tri-County Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.08 110th 436 74.8%
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Rank History for White students at Tri-County Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.10 222nd 534 58.4%
2023 74.84 137th 537 74.5%
2024 67.26 188th 553 66.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Tri-County Early College High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2008 65 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 70
2009 85 0 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 95
2010 95 0 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 103
2011 98 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 105
2012 111 1 3 3 2 0 0 0 120
2013 122 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 130
2014 113 1 1 1 3 0 8 0 127
2015 121 1 1 1 3 0 5 0 132
2016 122 0 0 7 4 0 8 0 141
2017 134 0 0 11 2 0 5 0 152
2018 122 0 0 12 2 0 4 0 140
2019 124 0 0 14 1 0 5 0 144
2020 123 1 0 17 0 1 4 0 146
2021 123 0 0 20 0 1 4 0 148
2022 104 0 1 28 0 1 4 0 138
2023 95 0 2 27 0 1 4 0 129

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tri-County Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 41 3.0 13.7 48.8
2008 70 5.0 14.0 47.1
2009 95 5.0 19.0 31.6
2010 103 5.5 18.7 42.7
2011 105 6.0 17.5 33.3
2012 120 6.0 20.0 36.7
2013 130 6.0 21.6 39.2
2014 127 6.0 21.1 38.6
2015 132 7.0 18.8 32.6
2016 141 6.0 23.5 37.6
2017 152 6.0 25.3 39.5
2018 140 7.0 20.0 30.7
2019 144 6.0 24.0 36.1
2020 146 8.0 18.2 33.6
2021 148 8.0 18.5 29.1
2022 138 8.2 16.6 30.4
2023 129 8.3 15.4 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tri-County Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 41 3.0 13.7 48.8
2008 70 5.0 14.0 47.1
2009 95 5.0 19.0 31.6
2010 103 5.5 18.7 42.7
2011 105 6.0 17.5 33.3
2012 120 6.0 20.0 36.7
2013 130 6.0 21.6 39.2
2014 127 6.0 21.1 38.6
2015 132 7.0 18.8 32.6
2016 141 6.0 23.5 37.6
2017 152 6.0 25.3 39.5
2018 140 7.0 20.0 30.7
2019 144 6.0 24.0 36.1
2020 146 8.0 18.2 33.6
2021 148 8.0 18.5 29.1
2022 138 8.2 16.6 30.4
2023 129 8.3 15.4 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tri-County Early College High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $280 (3.6%) $7,549 (96.4%) $7,830

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri-County Early College High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Tri-County Early College High)65.561.3
 4.2%
   End of Course Biology (Cherokee County Schools)48.451.7
 3.3%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Tri-County Early College High)86.7100
 13.3%
   End of Course English II (Cherokee County Schools)64.168
 3.9%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Tri-County Early College High)52.681.5
 28.9%
   End of Course Math I (Cherokee County Schools)30.947.2
 16.3%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Tri-County Early College High)80.560.9
 19.6%
   End of Course Math III (Cherokee County Schools)44.152.9
 8.8%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students144129
 10.4%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic1427
 92.9%
Pacific Islander01
White12495
 23.4%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%62%
 25.9%


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Tri-County Early College High ranks 140th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Tri-County Early College High are 74% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 129 students attended Tri-County Early College High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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