Serving 383 students in grades 9-12, Morgan Co. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morgan Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Morgan Co. High School's student population of 383 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morgan Co. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan Co. High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan Co. High School's ranking?
Morgan Co. High School is ranked #654 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morgan Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Morgan Co. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Morgan Co. High School?
383 students attend Morgan Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Morgan Co. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan Co. High School?
Morgan Co. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morgan Co. High School offer ?
Morgan Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Morgan Co. High School part of?
Morgan Co. High School is part of Morgan County R-II School District.
School Reviews
5 4/10/2012
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