Morgan County Schools & Education
Morgan County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
99.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
99.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,304
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#10
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Morgan County
Measured School Summary
Morgan County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 99.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,304 per pupil, Morgan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Morgan County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
99.0%
5.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,304
$89 above the state average
School coverage
8
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Morgan County has 8 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Morgan County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Morgan County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#10
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Morgan County
Elementary to high school visible
2,877 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Morgan County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Morgan County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Morgan County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rural Network Serving Morgan Students
Morgan County maintains a localized education infrastructure with eight public schools serving 2,877 total students. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and three specialized facilities. All education is managed under a single unified school district.
The Unified Morgan County District
The Morgan County school district manages all 2,877 students across eight local schools. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county, meaning traditional public schools provide 100% of the local education. This structure ensures a consistent curriculum and community focus across the entire region.
Small Rural Schools and Tight-Knit Settings
Every school in Morgan County is classified as rural, creating a quiet and intimate learning environment. The average school size is 360 students, ranging from Central Elementary with 553 students to Central High School with 376. This small-scale setting allows for personalized attention that larger suburban districts often lack.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Morgan County
Reported Enrollment
2,877
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Morgan County
Morgan County
8 Public Schools in Morgan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Record | Morgan County | Wartburg, 37887Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 553 |
| Sunbright School | Record | Morgan County | Sunbright, 37872Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 510 |
| Coalfield School | Record | Morgan County | Coalfield, 37719Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Other | 505 |
| Oakdale School | Record | Morgan County | Oakdale, 37829Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Other | 454 |
| Central High School | Record | Morgan County | Wartburg, 37887Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 376 |
| Central Middle School | Record | Morgan County | Wartburg, 37887Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 256 |
| Petros Joyner Elementary | Record | Morgan County | Oliver Springs, 37840Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 179 |
| Morgan County Career and Technical Center | Record | Morgan County | Wartburg, 37887Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 44 |
Petros Joyner Elementary
Morgan County
Oliver Springs, 37840 / Rural: Distant
Morgan County Career and Technical Center
Morgan County
Wartburg, 37887 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,304
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Morgan County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Morgan County, Tennessee?
Morgan County maintains a localized education infrastructure with eight public schools serving 2,877 total students. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and three specialized facilities. All education is managed under a single unified school district.
What are the major school districts in Morgan County, Tennessee?
The Morgan County school district manages all 2,877 students across eight local schools. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county, meaning traditional public schools provide 100% of the local education. This structure ensures a consistent curriculum and community focus across the entire region.
What is the school experience like in Morgan County?
Every school in Morgan County is classified as rural, creating a quiet and intimate learning environment. The average school size is 360 students, ranging from Central Elementary with 553 students to Central High School with 376. This small-scale setting allows for personalized attention that larger suburban districts often lack.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.