Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, Morton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Morton High School's student population of 490 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Morton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
33%
5%
Black
28%
47%
White
32%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton High School's ranking?
Morton High School is ranked #403 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Morton High School often compared to?
Morton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morton High School?
The graduation rate of Morton High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Morton High School?
490 students attend Morton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Morton High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 28% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton High School?
Morton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morton High School offer ?
Morton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morton High School part of?
Morton High School is part of Scott Co School District.
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