For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,594 students in Morgan County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, TN are Central Elementary School, Oakdale School and Coalfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Morgan County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6683
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6683
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
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
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Coalfield School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Coalhill Rd
Coalfield, TN 37719
(865) 435-7332
Coalfield, TN 37719
(865) 435-7332
Grades: PK-12
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Sunbright School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Burrville Rd
Sunbright, TN 37872
(423) 628-2244
Sunbright, TN 37872
(423) 628-2244
Grades: PK-12
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
146 Liberty Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-2800
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1119 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6616
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6616
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
132 Flat Fork Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6285
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6285
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morgan County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, TN include Central Elementary School, Oakdale School and Coalfield School.
How many public schools are located in Morgan County, TN?
7 public schools are located in Morgan County, TN.
What percentage of students in Morgan County, TN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County, TN?
Morgan County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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