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Murphy, North Carolina is a welcoming mountain town located in the far western corner of the state, surrounded by the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and the Hiwassee and Valley River systems. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and strong sense of community, Murphy offers a blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. Residents and visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and exploring nearby national forests and scenic trails. The downtown area features local shops, dining, and cultural events that reflect the town’s relaxed but vibrant lifestyle. Real estate in Murphy includes everything from riverfront properties and mountain cabins to spacious homes with long-range views, making it ideal for full-time living, vacation homes, or investment opportunities.

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Schools In The Area

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Murphy Elementary School 828-837-2424 public PK-5
Hiwassee Dam Elementary & Middle School 828-644-5115 public PK-8
Murphy Middle School 828-837-0160 public 6-8
Ranger Elementary & Middle School 828-644-5111 public PK-8
Martins Creek Elementary & Middle School 828-837-2831 public PK-8
Peachtree Elementary School 828-837-2479 public PK-5
Hiwassee Dam High School 828-644-5115 public 9-12
Murphy High School 828-837-2426 public 9-12
Tri-County Early College High School 828-837-6775 public 9-12
Murphy Adventist Christian School 828-837-5857 private PK-8 Website
Shepherd Academy 828-644-4940 private KG-8 Website
The Oaks Academy 828-837-6775 public 6-12 Website
Murphy Elementary School 828-837-2424 public PK-5
Hiwassee Dam Elementary & Middle School 828-644-5115 public PK-8
Ranger Elementary & Middle School 828-644-5111 public PK-8
Martins Creek Elementary & Middle School 828-837-2831 public PK-8
Peachtree Elementary School 828-837-2479 public PK-5
Murphy Adventist Christian School 828-837-5857 private PK-8 Website
Murphy Elementary School 828-837-2424 public PK-5
Hiwassee Dam Elementary & Middle School 828-644-5115 public PK-8
Ranger Elementary & Middle School 828-644-5111 public PK-8
Martins Creek Elementary & Middle School 828-837-2831 public PK-8
Peachtree Elementary School 828-837-2479 public PK-5
Murphy Adventist Christian School 828-837-5857 private PK-8 Website
Shepherd Academy 828-644-4940 private KG-8 Website
Hiwassee Dam Elementary & Middle School 828-644-5115 public PK-8
Murphy Middle School 828-837-0160 public 6-8
Ranger Elementary & Middle School 828-644-5111 public PK-8
Martins Creek Elementary & Middle School 828-837-2831 public PK-8
Murphy Adventist Christian School 828-837-5857 private PK-8 Website
Shepherd Academy 828-644-4940 private KG-8 Website
The Oaks Academy 828-837-6775 public 6-12 Website
Hiwassee Dam High School 828-644-5115 public 9-12
Murphy High School 828-837-2426 public 9-12
Tri-County Early College High School 828-837-6775 public 9-12
The Oaks Academy 828-837-6775 public 6-12 Website

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