Serving 1,065 students in grades 9-12, Morgan County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,065 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morgan County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Morgan County High School's student population of 1,065 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,065 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morgan County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan County High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
25%
36%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan County High School's ranking?
Morgan County High School is ranked #583 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Morgan County High School often compared to?
Morgan County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oglethorpe County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morgan County High School?
The graduation rate of Morgan County High School is 96%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Morgan County High School?
1,065 students attend Morgan County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Morgan County High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan County High School?
Morgan County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morgan County High School offer ?
Morgan County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Morgan County High School part of?
Morgan County High School is part of Morgan County School District.
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