Morton High School

Summary:

Morton High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Morton, Mississippi, with a student population of 469. The school is part of the Scott County School District, which is ranked 60 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Despite being part of the Scott County School District, Morton High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state and district in Algebra I (55.7% vs. 67.4% and 68.5%), English II (23.1% vs. 46.2% and 31.3%), and U.S. History (49.5% vs. 70.8% and 63.3%). The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 148 and 193 out of 226-228 Mississippi high schools over the past several years, and has been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Compared to nearby high schools in the Rankin County School District, such as Pisgah High School and Puckett Attendance Center, Morton High School significantly underperforms, with higher proficiency rates, better statewide rankings, and lower percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 99%) and lower per-student spending at Morton High School may be contributing factors to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117

(601) 732-6210

District: Scott County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,628

Feeder schools for Morton High School:

Elementary:	Morton Elementary School
Middle:	Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 469

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.2%

African American:

32.2%

Hispanic:

25.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Morton High School ranks worse than 84.2% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Morton High School has the largest high school student body size in the Scott County School District. Student population at Morton High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.2%), African American (32.2%), Hispanic (25.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morton High School is 16, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Scott County School District! (See more...)

Compare Morton High School employs 29.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morton High School is $8,628. 1 high schools in the Scott County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Morton High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Morton High School 192^nd of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Morton High School in the ranking list.)

Scott County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County School District 60^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Morton High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	59.00	103^rd	232	55.6%
2005	56.86	115^th	232	50.4%
2006	39.53	161^st	232	30.6%
2007	47.12	137^th	232	40.9%
2008	45.58	141^st	235	40.0%
2009	53.51	118^th	235	49.8%
2010	62.08	96^th	235	59.1%
2011	69.42	55^th	244	77.5%
2012	69.46	60^th	241	75.1%
2013	52.74	116^th	238	51.3%
2014	35.70	163^rd	236	30.9%
2015	21.96	172^nd	226	23.9%
2016	36.49	148^th	231	35.9%
2017	48.10	118^th	237	50.2%
2018	35.26	154^th	233	33.9%
2019	22.55	186^th	233	20.2%
2021	21.66	177^th	231	23.4%
2022	40.12	148^th	228	35.1%
2023	17.74	193^rd	226	14.6%
2024	17.66	192^nd	228	15.8%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	292	152	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	449
1991	269	183	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	454
1992	266	205	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	472
1993	250	162	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	412
1994	218	167	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	386
1995	231	167	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	418
1996	231	167	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	418
1997	399	255	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	690
1998	375	246	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	660
1999	356	244	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	634
2000	341	257	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	633
2001	348	255	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	641
2002	227	169	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	420
2003	227	169	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	420
2004	210	174	3	27	1	n/a	n/a	415
2005	210	179	2	29	1	n/a	n/a	421
2006	197	191	3	32	1	n/a	n/a	424
2007	192	213	2	33	1	n/a	n/a	441
2008	192	194	4	31	0	n/a	n/a	421
2009	191	186	3	19	0	0	0	399
2010	178	172	1	23	0	0	0	374
2011	206	164	0	38	0	0	2	410
2012	190	170	0	40	0	0	4	404
2013	199	157	1	48	0	0	6	411
2014	174	174	0	40	0	0	3	391
2015	177	178	0	40	1	0	0	396
2016	183	188	0	38	1	0	2	412
2017	192	188	0	41	1	0	5	427
2018	196	166	1	55	1	0	3	422
2019	191	160	1	56	1	0	13	422
2020	202	147	1	79	0	0	20	449
2021	196	146	1	93	1	0	22	459
2022	171	146	0	110	1	0	29	457
2023	170	151	0	120	0	0	28	469

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	449	24.1	18.6	n/a
1991	454	23.7	19.1	n/a
1992	472	23.1	20.4	57.8
1993	412	20.8	19.8	59.2
1994	386	20.2	19.1	58.8
1995	418	20.7	20.2	61.2
1996	418	20.7	20.2	61.2
1997	690	32.2	21.4	64.8
1998	660	31.6	20.9	63
1999	634	32.7	19.4	74.6
2000	633	33.4	19.0	70.9
2001	641	33.7	19.0	71.6
2002	420	21.6	19.4	75.5
2003	420	21.6	19.4	75.5
2004	415	22.2	18.7	64.1
2005	421	22.1	19.0	66
2006	424	22.0	19.3	73.6
2007	441	19.7	22.4	64.6
2008	421	16.6	25.4	64.4
2009	399	22.8	17.5	63.9
2010	374	20.2	18.5	67.6
2011	410	20.0	20.4	69.3
2012	404	22.0	18.2	75.7
2013	411	19.6	20.8	71.5
2014	391	20.6	18.8	77.2
2015	396	21.0	18.8	74
2016	412	23.0	17.9	61.9
2017	427	24.8	17.1	99.3
2018	422	24.9	16.9	99.3
2019	422	28.0	15.0	99.3
2020	449	28.3	15.8	99.3
2021	459	29.9	15.3	99.3
2022	457	29.6	15.4	99.3
2023	469	29.1	16.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	449	24.1	18.6	n/a
1991	454	23.7	19.1	n/a
1992	472	23.1	20.4	57.8
1993	412	20.8	19.8	59.2
1994	386	20.2	19.1	58.8
1995	418	20.7	20.2	61.2
1996	418	20.7	20.2	61.2
1997	690	32.2	21.4	64.8
1998	660	31.6	20.9	63
1999	634	32.7	19.4	74.6
2000	633	33.4	19.0	70.9
2001	641	33.7	19.0	71.6
2002	420	21.6	19.4	75.5
2003	420	21.6	19.4	75.5
2004	415	22.2	18.7	64.1
2005	421	22.1	19.0	66
2006	424	22.0	19.3	73.6
2007	441	19.7	22.4	64.6
2008	421	16.6	25.4	64.4
2009	399	22.8	17.5	63.9
2010	374	20.2	18.5	67.6
2011	410	20.0	20.4	69.3
2012	404	22.0	18.2	75.7
2013	411	19.6	20.8	71.5
2014	391	20.6	18.8	77.2
2015	396	21.0	18.8	74
2016	412	23.0	17.9	61.9
2017	427	24.8	17.1	99.3
2018	422	24.9	16.9	99.3
2019	422	28.0	15.0	99.3
2020	449	28.3	15.8	99.3
2021	459	29.9	15.3	99.3
2022	457	29.6	15.4	99.3
2023	469	29.1	16.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$862 (10.0%)	$7,766 (90.0%)	$8,628

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 186^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 193^rd of 226 High schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Morton High School)	33	32.6	0.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Scott County School District)	48.6	45.6	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Morton High School)	30.9	36.2	5.3%
End of Course English II (Scott County School District)	35.5	41.5	6%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Morton High School)	32.8	30.3	2.5%
End of Course Biology (Scott County School District)	48.9	38.8	10.1%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Morton High School)	48.2	64.9	16.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Scott County School District)	55.2	69.6	14.4%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	422	469	11.1%
African American	160	151	5.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	56	120	114.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	191	170	11%
Two or More Races	13	28	115.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.3%	100%	0.7%

Schools Near Morton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morton High School	Public	9-12	238 East Fourth Avenue	Morton	39117	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 732-6210	469	29	16.0	100.0%	170 (36.2%)	151 (32.2%)	120 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.0%)	17.7	192^nd of 228 public high schools	15.8%		17.7	193^rd of 226 public high schools	14.6%	1					55.7	23.1		48.9	49.5	$8,628	$862	$7,766
Pelahatchie Attendance Center	Public	7-12	213 Brooks Street	Pelahatchie	39145	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 854-8135	366	38	9.6	99.2%	249 (68.0%)	79 (21.6%)	9 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.7%)	43.2	135^th of 228 public high schools	40.8%					(n/a)	49.1	25.8	46.1	39.4	41.5	48.1	39.4	61.8	66.7	$11,467	$917	$10,551
Forest Scott County Vocational Technical Center	Public	10-12	521 Cleveland Street	Forest	39074	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 469-2913	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Forest High School	Public	9-12	511 Cleveland Street	Forest	39074	Scott County	Forest Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 469-3255	464	27	16.9	100.0%	40 (8.6%)	224 (48.3%)	180 (38.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	23.2	177^th of 228 public high schools	22.4%		19	188^th of 226 public high schools	16.8%	11					38.7	29.3		55.3	54.5	$9,770	$615	$9,155
Pisgah High School	Public	7-12	115 Tori Bowie Lane	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 829-2825	435	36	12.2	99.3%	365 (83.9%)	50 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)	68.3	71^st of 228 public high schools	68.9%		63.9	78^th of 226 public high schools	65.5%	7	59.0	52.9	80.7	66.7	84.8	52.1	73.6	61.9	76.0	$11,252	$665	$10,586
Lake High School	Public	9-12	24442 Hwy 80	Lake	39092	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 775-3248	221	15	14.5	100.0%	105 (47.5%)	109 (49.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	62	89^th of 228 public high schools	61.0%		43.8	134^th of 226 public high schools	40.7%	45					67.7	49.0		83.3	69.3	$8,703	$447	$8,256
Puckett Attendance Center	Public	7-12	6382 Highway 18	Puckett	39151	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-5742	342	34	9.9	99.1%	263 (76.9%)	64 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	53.4	110^th of 228 public high schools	51.8%					(n/a)	51.7	35.7	70.7	60.7	64.8	56.5	64.3	55.3	66.1	$12,296	$231	$12,065

Frequently Asked Questions about Morton High School

What district is Morton High School in?

Scott County School District

What schools feed into Morton High School?

Morton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Morton Elementary School
Middle : Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

How many students attend Morton High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 469 students attended Morton High School.

Is Morton High School a good school?

Morton High School ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Mississippi high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Morton High School?

Students at Morton High School are 36% White, 32% African American, 26% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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