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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 28906

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At a glance

Schools

1,034

Students

Top rankedPeachtree Elementary231^st of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Peachtree Elementary up 153 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 28906 zip code area is home to 5 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. While the schools in this area generally perform below the state average in math and reading proficiency, a few standout institutions like Peachtree Elementary and Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle are achieving exceptional results.

Peachtree Elementary is a top performer, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools. The school boasts impressive proficiency rates in math, reading, and science, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle may not rank as highly, but it still performs well, particularly in math and science, placing it in the top 30% of schools statewide.

The data suggests that the 28906 zip code area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with all the schools reporting high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.52% to 99.42%. This economic disadvantage likely plays a role in the overall academic performance of the schools in the area. However, the success of Peachtree Elementary and Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle demonstrates the potential for schools in economically disadvantaged areas to achieve high levels of student success with the right resources and strategies.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)			EOG Reading (2025)			EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Martins Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1459 Tobe Stalcup Road	Murphy	28906	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 837-2831	137	9	14.6	97.8%	122 (89.1%)	3 (2.2%)	6 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	36.1	979^th of 1490 public elementary schools	34.3%		67.9	444^th of 1505 public elementary schools	70.5%	535	50.0	33.3	50.0	45.0	53.3	54.2	50.0	$14,033	$1,512	$12,522
Murphy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 Valley River Avenue	Murphy	28906	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 837-2424	467	39	11.9	99.4%	386 (82.7%)	11 (2.4%)	18 (3.9%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (9.0%)	52.9	692^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	53.6%		46.1	817^th of 1505 public elementary schools	45.7%	125	61.0	53.7	54.3	44.2	58.2	58.6	68.6	$12,640	$1,376	$11,264
Peachtree Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Upper Peachtree Road	Murphy	28906	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 837-2479	166	14	11.6	97.6%	142 (85.5%)	2 (1.2%)	12 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	81.5	231^st of 1490 public elementary schools	84.5%		71.2	384^th of 1505 public elementary schools	74.5%	153	84.0	70.6	81.0	66.7	47.1	76.2	81.0	$14,802	$1,757	$13,045
Ranger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Hardy Truett Road	Murphy	28906	Cherokee County	Cherokee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 644-5111	264	20	13.3	98.9%	241 (91.3%)	2 (0.8%)	13 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	55.3	648^th of 1490 public elementary schools	56.5%		64	508^th of 1505 public elementary schools	66.2%	140	55.3	68.3	69.7	38.3	56.1	51.5	78.8	$11,981	$1,248	$10,733

Cities Near Zip Code 28906

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Murphy	4.79 mi	10	250^th
Hayesville	17.6 mi	4	123^rd
Andrews	19.23 mi	3	391^st
Robbinsville	25.38 mi	3	415^th
Topton	30.66 mi	1

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.