For the 2025 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 52% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Morton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Morton, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Morton High School, with 70-74% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
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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