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Morgan County Schools & Education

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,906

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#32

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Morgan County

Measured School Summary

Morgan County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,906 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 Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% 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

4 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

64/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #32 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

3.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,906

$501 above the state average

School coverage

4

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 4 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.

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.

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

#32

of 159 Georgia 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

3,514 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Morgan County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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, Georgia

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.

Stability in the Morgan County District

The Morgan County School District serves all 3,514 students in the county with no charter schools present. This single-district model provides a stable and predictable educational path for local families. The high enrollment numbers relative to the few schools indicate a very efficient use of the county's educational facilities.

Town-Centered Schools with Large Enrollments

Every school in Morgan County is classified as a town locale, creating a consistent urban-rural balance. These schools are relatively large, with an average size of 879 students. Morgan County High School is the largest with 1,072 students, while even the smallest school, the elementary, serves 764 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Morgan County

Reported Enrollment

3,514

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Morgan County

Morgan County

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4 schools
3,514 students enrolled
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4 Public Schools in Morgan County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

Morgan County High School

Morgan County

Madison, 30650 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,072 students

Morgan County Primary School

Morgan County

Madison, 30650 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary872 students

Morgan County Middle School

Morgan County

Madison, 30650 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle806 students

Morgan County Elementary School

Morgan County

Madison, 30650 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary764 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,906

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia 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 Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). 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 64/100, which is a midrange 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 92.0%, which is above 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 $7,906 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, Georgia — FAQ

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

The Morgan County School District serves all 3,514 students in the county with no charter schools present. This single-district model provides a stable and predictable educational path for local families. The high enrollment numbers relative to the few schools indicate a very efficient use of the county's educational facilities.

What is the school experience like in Morgan County?

Every school in Morgan County is classified as a town locale, creating a consistent urban-rural balance. These schools are relatively large, with an average size of 879 students. Morgan County High School is the largest with 1,072 students, while even the smallest school, the elementary, serves 764 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.