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Morgan County Schools & Education

School Score

39/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,121

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,829

School Score

39/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 42/100

State Score Position

#16

of 29 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Morgan County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Morgan County maintains a strong graduation rate of 93.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,121 per pupil, Morgan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 7% below the Utah average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% 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

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

39/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #16 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.

Completion

93.0%

3.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,121

$1,708 below the state average

School coverage

8

1 district 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 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.

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

#16

of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.

Morgan District

Elementary to high school visible

3,339 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 3

8 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Morgan District 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?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

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, Utah

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.

Growing Schools in Morgan County

Morgan County serves 3,339 students across eight public schools within its unified district. The system consists of two elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and three additional centers.

High Graduation Rates and Efficient Budgets

The county maintains a high 93.0% graduation rate, which is four points higher than the Utah state average. This achievement is notable as the county spends only $5,121 per pupil, which is well below both state and national benchmarks.

The Unified Morgan District Network

The Morgan District operates all eight schools in the county, with no charter school alternatives currently available. The district is centralized, with Morgan High serving as the primary secondary school for 1,129 students.

Balanced Schools in Town Settings

Five schools are located in town locales, while three remain rural, with an average school size of 417 students. Schools like Morgan High and Morgan School are the largest, while Mountain Green Middle offers a mid-sized alternative with 528 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Morgan County

Reported Enrollment

3,339

8 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle2
High1
Other3

1 School District in Morgan County

Morgan District

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8 schools
3,339 students enrolled
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8 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 8 of 8 matching schools

Morgan High

Morgan District

MORGAN, 84050 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,129 students

Morgan School

Morgan District

MORGAN, 84050 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary568 students

Morgan Middle

Morgan District

MORGAN, 84050 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle534 students

Mountain Green Middle

Morgan District

MORGAN, 84050 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle528 students

Mountain Green School

Morgan District

MOUNTAIN GREEN, 84050 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary499 students

Morgan Preschool

Morgan District

MORGAN, 84050 / Town: Distant

RecordPKSpecial Education32 students

Mountain Green Preschool

Morgan District

MORGAN, 84050 / Rural: Distant

RecordPKOther26 students

Morgan Online

Morgan District

MORGAN, 84050 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–12Virtual23 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,121

State avg $6,829

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Utah counties have the highest graduation rates?
Kane County (97.0%), Juab County (96.2%), and Millard County (96.0%) currently lead Utah 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 Utah?
Across Utah counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,829. The highest current county values are Piute County ($11,165), Rich County ($10,908), and Daggett County ($9,798). 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 39/100, 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 93.0%, 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 $5,121 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, Utah — FAQ

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

Morgan County serves 3,339 students across eight public schools within its unified district. The system consists of two elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and three additional centers.

How do schools in Morgan County perform academically?

The county maintains a high 93.0% graduation rate, which is four points higher than the Utah state average. This achievement is notable as the county spends only $5,121 per pupil, which is well below both state and national benchmarks.

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

The Morgan District operates all eight schools in the county, with no charter school alternatives currently available. The district is centralized, with Morgan High serving as the primary secondary school for 1,129 students.

What is the school experience like in Morgan County?

Five schools are located in town locales, while three remain rural, with an average school size of 417 students. Schools like Morgan High and Morgan School are the largest, while Mountain Green Middle offers a mid-sized alternative with 528 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.