Can I use Morgan County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Morgan County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Morgan County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Morgan County?

Start with the 18 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Morgan County Schools & Education

Name: Morgan County, Colorado Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Morgan County, Colorado

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

14/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

80.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

80.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,099

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,447

School Score

14/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#55

of 63 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Morgan County

Measured School Summary

Morgan County faces educational challenges with a school score of 14/100 and a graduation rate of 80.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,099 per pupil, Morgan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 62% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower 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

18 public schools and 4 districts 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

14/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #55 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.

Completion

80.4%

2.7 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,099

$1,348 below the state average

School coverage

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Morgan County has 18 public schools across 4 districts, 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.

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Parent decision brief

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.

Review-carefully county

Morgan County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#55

of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 22 points below 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.

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

Elementary to high school visible

3,421 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 2Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

School District No. Re-2 Brush

Elementary to high school visible

1,366 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

School District No. Re-50 Wiggins

Elementary to high school visible

862 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley

Elementary and high visible

235 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan 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?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Morgan County district systems?

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, Colorado

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.

Comprehensive Schooling in Morgan County

Morgan County manages 18 public schools across four districts, serving a total enrollment of 5,923 students. The system is well-distributed with nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and six high schools.

Fort Morgan District Drives Enrollment

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan is the largest in the county, educating 3,421 students. The county relies on traditional public schools, as there are currently no charter schools in operation.

A Blend of Town and Rural Campuses

The county features 12 schools in town settings and 6 in rural areas, reflecting the region's agricultural roots. Fort Morgan High School is the largest campus with 905 students, significantly above the county average size of 329.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Morgan County

Reported Enrollment

5,923

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9

Middle3

High6

Other0

4 School Districts in Morgan County

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

School District No. Re-2 Brush

4 schools

1,366 students

School District No. Re-50 Wiggins

3 schools

862 students

School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley

2 schools

235 students

18 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 data

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Public schools in Morgan County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Fort Morgan High School	Record	School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan	FORT MORGAN, 80701Town: Remote	9–12	High	905
Fort Morgan Middle School	Record	School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan	FORT MORGAN, 80701Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	772
Wiggins Elementary School	Record	School District No. Re-50 Wiggins	WIGGINS, 80654Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	508
Sherman Early Childhood Center	Record	School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan	FORT MORGAN, 80701Town: Remote	PK–KG	Primary	461
Columbine Elementary School	Record	School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan	FORT MORGAN, 80701Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	393
Thomson Primary School	Record	School District No. Re-2 Brush	BRUSH, 80723Town: Remote	PK–2	Primary	390
Brush High School	Record	School District No. Re-2 Brush	BRUSH, 80723Town: Remote	9–12	High	364
Brush Middle School	Record	School District No. Re-2 Brush	BRUSH, 80723Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	311
Beaver Valley Elementary School	Record	School District No. Re-2 Brush	BRUSH, 80723Town: Remote	3–5	Primary	301
Green Acres Elementary School	Record	School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan	FORT MORGAN, 80701Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	296
Baker Elementary School	Record	School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan	FORT MORGAN, 80701Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	293
Pioneer Elementary School	Record	School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan	FORT MORGAN, 80701Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	263
Wiggins High School	Record	School District No. Re-50 Wiggins	WIGGINS, 80654Rural: Remote	9–12	High	230
Weldon Valley Elementary School	Record	School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley	WELDONA, 80653Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	151
Wiggins Middle School	Record	School District No. Re-50 Wiggins	WIGGINS, 80654Rural: Remote	7–8	Middle	124
Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School	Record	School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley	WELDONA, 80653Rural: Distant	7–12	High	84
Innovative Connections High School	Record	Centennial BOCES	GREELEY, 80634Town: Remote	10–12	Vocational	39
Lincoln High School	Record	School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan	FORT MORGAN, 80701Town: Remote	9–12	Alternative	38

Fort Morgan High School

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

FORT MORGAN, 80701 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High905 students

Fort Morgan Middle School

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

FORT MORGAN, 80701 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle772 students

Wiggins Elementary School

School District No. Re-50 Wiggins

WIGGINS, 80654 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary508 students

Sherman Early Childhood Center

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

FORT MORGAN, 80701 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–KGPrimary461 students

Columbine Elementary School

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

FORT MORGAN, 80701 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary393 students

Thomson Primary School

School District No. Re-2 Brush

BRUSH, 80723 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary390 students

Brush High School

School District No. Re-2 Brush

BRUSH, 80723 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High364 students

Brush Middle School

School District No. Re-2 Brush

BRUSH, 80723 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle311 students

Beaver Valley Elementary School

School District No. Re-2 Brush

BRUSH, 80723 / Town: Remote

Record3–5Primary301 students

Green Acres Elementary School

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

FORT MORGAN, 80701 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary296 students

Baker Elementary School

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

FORT MORGAN, 80701 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary293 students

Pioneer Elementary School

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

FORT MORGAN, 80701 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary263 students

Wiggins High School

School District No. Re-50 Wiggins

WIGGINS, 80654 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High230 students

Weldon Valley Elementary School

School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley

WELDONA, 80653 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary151 students

Wiggins Middle School

School District No. Re-50 Wiggins

WIGGINS, 80654 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle124 students

Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School

School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley

WELDONA, 80653 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High84 students

Innovative Connections High School

Centennial BOCES

GREELEY, 80634 / Town: Remote

Record10–12Vocational39 students

Lincoln High School

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

FORT MORGAN, 80701 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative38 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,099

State avg $7,447

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Colorado counties have the highest graduation rates?

Pitkin County (97.0%), Rio Blanco County (93.2%), and Routt County (93.2%) currently lead Colorado among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Colorado?

Across Colorado counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,447. The highest current county values are Mineral County ($13,728), San Juan County ($13,639), and Hinsdale County ($13,446). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Morgan County?

Morgan County has a school score of 14/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Morgan County?

The high school graduation rate in Morgan County is 80.4%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Morgan County spend per student?

Morgan County spends $6,099 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Morgan County, Colorado — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Morgan County, Colorado?

What are the major school districts in Morgan County, Colorado?

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan is the largest in the county, educating 3,421 students. The county relies on traditional public schools, as there are currently no charter schools in operation.

What is the school experience like in Morgan County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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