Excellent
#253 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 14% in state
Morgan County Career and Technical Center
High School · Morgan County · Wartburg, TN
A high school in Wartburg, TN where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
132 Flat Fork RD, Wartburg, TN 37887
- Math 25% proficient (2010)
- Reading 25% proficient (2012)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Morgan County Career and Technical Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2009, reaching 25% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 25% (2012 EdFacts)
Based on 3 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Morgan County Career and Technical Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated769/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,375
Median home value
$149,100
Median rent
$682/mo
College educated
8.4%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37887; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Coalfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 509 | Compare → |
| Oakdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 444 | Compare → |
| Sunbright SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 500 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morgan County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morgan County Career and Technical Center is listed in Morgan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morgan County Career and Technical Center
Morgan County Career and Technical Center is a public high school in Wartburg, TN, part of Morgan County, serving approximately 33 students in grades 9th-12th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2012 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morgan County Career and Technical Center
What grades does Morgan County Career and Technical Center serve?
Morgan County Career and Technical Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Morgan County Career and Technical Center?
Morgan County Career and Technical Center has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan County Career and Technical Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan County Career and Technical Center is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morgan County Career and Technical Center rank in TN?
Morgan County Career and Technical Center ranks #253 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Morgan County Career and Technical Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Morgan County Career and Technical Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Morgan County Career and Technical Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morgan County Career and Technical Center has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2012 EdFacts).
Is Morgan County Career and Technical Center a charter school?
No, Morgan County Career and Technical Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morgan County Career and Technical Center a Title I school?
No, Morgan County Career and Technical Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Morgan County
- Phone
- (423) 346-6285
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 37887)
- 6,652
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37887; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010, 2012 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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