Morgan County School District
School District · Wartburg, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,831
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,831
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Morgan County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Morgan County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Morgan County Career and Technical Center
Wartburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coalfield School
Coalfield · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Elementary
Wartburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#111 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,432
+$1,021 vs Tennessee median
District size
2,831 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
The short answer
Morgan County ranks #111 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Morgan County's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Morgan County Career and Technical Center (8.2/10), Coalfield School (6.9/10), and Central Elementary (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Morgan County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan County Career and Technical Center | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Coalfield School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Oakdale School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Sunbright School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Petros Joyner Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Central Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Central High School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Morgan County
Morgan County is a Wartburg, Tennessee school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 2,831 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $12,432 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Morgan County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Morgan County Career and Technical Center, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Morgan County students show an average math proficiency of 21.8% and ELA proficiency of 30.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 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
8 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
Other Schools3
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Wartburg
- Total Enrollment
- 2,831
- Teachers (FTE)
- 189
- District spending per student
- $12,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Morgan County?
Morgan County has 8 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 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 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Morgan County?
Morgan County's district-level spending was $12,432 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Morgan County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Morgan County is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Morgan County?
Morgan County Career and Technical Center is the highest-rated school in Morgan County with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Morgan County?
Across schools in Morgan County with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Morgan County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Morgan County has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.0%
How we rate schools
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- Anderson County (19)
- Bradley County (18)
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- Hamblen County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee 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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