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Morgan County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,831 students in Morgan County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
51爆料s in Morgan County School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
2,831 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Morgan County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
15 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
2,692 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
95%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
198
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
215
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
184
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
215
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,956 is higher than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,164 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,956
$11,950
Spending / Student
$11,164
$11,450
Best Morgan County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 Liberty Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-2800
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Oakdale School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Clifty Creek Rd
Oakdale, TN 37829
(423) 369-3885
Oakdale, TN 37829
(423) 369-3885
Grades: PK-12
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Coalfield School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Coalhill Rd
Coalfield, TN 37719
(865) 435-7332
Coalfield, TN 37719
(865) 435-7332
Grades: PK-12
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6683
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6683
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #55.
Petros Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Petros Joyner School Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 159 students
Rank: #66.
Sunbright School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Burrville Rd
Sunbright, TN 37872
(423) 628-2244
Sunbright, TN 37872
(423) 628-2244
Grades: PK-12
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Central High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1119 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6616
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6616
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
132 Flat Fork Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6285
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6285
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morgan County School District?
Morgan County School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,831 students.
What is the rank of Morgan County School District?
Morgan County School District is ranked #133 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County School District?
95% of Morgan County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morgan County School District?
Morgan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Morgan County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,164 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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