For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,889 students in Morgan County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, TN are Oakdale School, Coalfield School and Sunbright School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Morgan County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Morgan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakdale School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Clifty Creek Rd
Oakdale, TN 37829
(423) 369-3885
Oakdale, TN 37829
(423) 369-3885
Grades: PK-12
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Coalfield School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Coalhill Rd
Coalfield, TN 37719
(865) 435-7332
Coalfield, TN 37719
(865) 435-7332
Grades: PK-12
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Sunbright School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Burrville Rd
Sunbright, TN 37872
(423) 628-2244
Sunbright, TN 37872
(423) 628-2244
Grades: PK-12
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1119 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6616
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6616
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
132 Flat Fork Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6285
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6285
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, TN include Oakdale School, Coalfield School and Sunbright School.
How many public high schools are located in Morgan County?
5 public high schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Morgan County include: Oakdale School vs. Sunbright School, Coalfield School vs. Sunbright School, Oakdale School vs. Coalfield School
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