Serving 476 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morton High School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Hispanic
37%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton High School's ranking?
Morton High School is ranked #571 out of 795 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Morton High School?
476 students attend Morton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Morton High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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 County School District.
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