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#184 of 207 private schools in AL

John T Morgan Academy

School

2901 W DALLAS AVE, Selma, AL 36701

Private

Enrollment

333

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Alabama private schools

#184 of 207

In Selma

#3 of 4

public schools

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John T Morgan Academy

4.8/10

School in Selma · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.2/10

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About John T Morgan Academy

John T Morgan Academy is a private school in Selma, AL. John T Morgan Academy serves approximately 333 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. John T Morgan Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 207 private schools in AL.

How it compares1.6 pts below AL schools
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • AL avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

John T Morgan Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How John T Morgan Academy compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Selma, AL

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
This School
vs
18.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
333
This School
vs
276
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.8
This School
vs
5.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 96.4% vs 0%
Asian 1.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.2% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
John T Morgan Academy Selma Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
John T Morgan Academy (this school) 4.8
Meadowview Elementary School 7.2
The RBHudson STEAM Academy 5.6
Tipton Durant Middle School 3.3
Clark Elementary School 4.1
Payne Elementary School 6.1
Edgewood Elementary School 4.8
Saints Virtual Academy 3.9
Selma High School 3.8
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School 4.5
Southside Primary School 7.7
Bruce K Craig Elementary School 5.2
Brantley Elementary School 5.8
Southside High School 5.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,232
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 7%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 333
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 96.4%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 1.2%
Black 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2901 W DALLAS AVE, Selma, AL 36701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John T Morgan Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. MEADOWVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ELLWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 4.8/10, 3.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Saints Virtual Academy (rated 3.9/10, 4.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Selma, see our Selma schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Meadowview Elementary School Selma 1.1 mi 7.2
MEADOWVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Selma 1.4 mi 6.4
ELLWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Selma 3.0 mi 4.8
The RBHudson STEAM Academy Selma 3.5 mi 5.6
Tipton Durant Middle School Selma 3.7 mi 3.3
Clark Elementary School Selma 3.8 mi 4.1
Edgewood Elementary School Selma 4.0 mi 4.8
Payne Elementary School Selma 3.9 mi 6.1
Saints Virtual Academy Selma 4.1 mi 3.9
Selma High School Selma 4.1 mi 3.8
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School Selma 4.3 mi 4.5
MCRAE LEARNING CENTER Selma 4.5 mi 5.7
Southside Primary School Selma 5.5 mi 7.7
Bruce K Craig Elementary School Selma 5.6 mi 5.2
Brantley Elementary School Selma 7.2 mi 5.8
Valley Grande Elementary School Valley Grande 9.2 mi 6.7
William R Martin Middle School Valley Grande 9.3 mi 4.7
Southside High School Selma 9.6 mi 5.2
Keith MiddleHigh School Orrville 11.5 mi 6.1
Salem Elementary School Orrville 11.1 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 36701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$40,466

Median Home Value

$111,000

Median Rent

$823/mo

Population

22,358

College Educated

20.9%

Homeownership

61.3%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

25.6%

Median Age

36.9

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School Rating
SUMITON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sumiton, AL 4.8
EVANGEL CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Alabaster, AL 4.7
Jefferson County Virtual School Birmingham, AL 4.9
SNOOK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Foley, AL 4.9
PATRICIAN ACADEMY Butler, AL 4.6
TUSCALOOSA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cottondale, AL 5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John T Morgan Academy

What grades does John T Morgan Academy serve?

John T Morgan Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend John T Morgan Academy?

John T Morgan Academy has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John T Morgan Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at John T Morgan Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does John T Morgan Academy rank in AL?

John T Morgan Academy ranks #184 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is John T Morgan Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

John T Morgan Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is John T Morgan Academy a private school?

Yes, John T Morgan Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is John T Morgan Academy a religious school?

No, John T Morgan Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
333
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Dallas County

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