A+
Excellent
92/100

Tri-County Early College High

📚 09 – 13 🏫 High School
📍 Tri-County Early College High, Murphy, NC 28906
Overall
A+
92/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 75% · Math 70% proficient · 78th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

92
Repit Score
out of 100
153
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%78/100reading 83rd percentile, math 73rd percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%85/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 96% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +35 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency70% (+27 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+11 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White90%70%reading +22 pts, math +6 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address Tri-County Early College High
City Murphy
ZIP Code 28906
District 3700780
NCES School ID 370078002892
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28906

Understanding the community around Tri-County Early College High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,426
Per Capita Income $29,918
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%
High School or Higher 92.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $201,100
Median Rent $813
Owner-Occupied 82.6%
Renter-Occupied 17.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tri-County Early College High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 37.3%
Female 62.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.2%
Hispanic/Latino 18.3%
Black 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More Races 2.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 153
Teachers (FTE) 10.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tri-County Early College High?
Tri-County Early College High has a Repit School Score of 92 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Tri-County Early College High?
Tri-County Early College High has 153 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Tri-County Early College High serve?
Tri-County Early College High serves grades 09 – 13 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tri-County Early College High receive per student?
Tri-County Early College High receives $16,832 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tri-County Early College High in 28906 ▼
Avg Home Value
$279,159
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,650
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
17.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026