Serving 1,117 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 39%). 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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Morgan County High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Madison, GA, encompassing approximately 354.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.6 miles.
- 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 1,117 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,117 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn. Lead. Thrive.
School Rankings
Morgan County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan County High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
23%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
64%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
95%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan County High School's ranking?
Morgan County High School is ranked #585 out of 2,192 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 39% 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 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Morgan County High School?
1,117 students attend Morgan County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Morgan County High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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