Morgan County School District
School District · Decatur, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,920
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,920
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#129 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,920
$888 vs Alabama median
District size
7,664 students
Much larger than Alabama median
About Morgan County
Morgan County is a Decatur, Alabama school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 7,664 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. The district invests $11,920 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Morgan County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Danvilleneel Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Morgan County students show an average math proficiency of 31.4% and ELA proficiency of 56.0%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Morgan County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Morgan County with test data.
Schools in Morgan County
16 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Decatur
- Total Enrollment
- 7,664
- Teachers (FTE)
- 420
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Morgan County?
Morgan County has 16 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Morgan County?
The average composite rating for Morgan County is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Morgan County?
Morgan County spends $11,920 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Morgan County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Morgan County is 18.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Morgan County?
Danvilleneel Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Morgan County with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Morgan County?
Across schools in Morgan County with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Morgan County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Morgan County has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AL
Compare Morgan County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
- Houston County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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