For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 490 students in Morton, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Morton, MS is Morton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Morton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Morton, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Morton High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Morton, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Morton, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Morton, MS include Morton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Morton?
1 public high schools are located in Morton.
What is the racial composition of students in Morton?
Morton public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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