Morgan County

The schools in Morgan County, Tennessee serve a diverse range of students from 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. While the district's academic performance generally lags behind state averages, a few standout schools are shining brightly.

Oakdale School, an alternative school, has some of the highest test scores in the district, particularly in mathematics and English language arts, with 46.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in mathematics compared to the county average of 24.9% and the state average of 43.8%. Similarly, Sunbright School, another alternative school, has shown solid academic results, especially in US History, Biology, and English II, with 58.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in US History compared to 31.9% for Morgan County and 41% for Tennessee.

While not the highest performing, Central High School has maintained consistent test scores over the past few years, ranking in the top half of Tennessee high schools, with particularly strong performance in Geometry, where 71.4% of 10th graders were proficient or better in 2022-2023, well above the county and state averages. The district's spending per student ranges from $9,683 at Central High School to $11,852 at Petros Joyner Elementary, but this does not seem to directly correlate with academic performance.