Total enrollment
20,204
+374 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Morgan County
Alabama · Public K-12
Morgan County is a Alabama county whose public-school system spans 46 schools and approximately 20,204 students. Median household income runs about $68,845. By level, that breaks down as 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 14 high schools.
4-year change in Morgan County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
41
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Morgan County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.5% | #14 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 20,204 | #10 of 65 | #482 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 41 | #8 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #7 of 65 | #2,021 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.6% | #39 of 65 | #1,318 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.5% | #11 of 64 | #531 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Morgan County school rankings
Residents
124,471
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
46
3 districts
Enrollment
20,204
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$68,845
Above Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.5%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
23
9,677 students
Middle
7
4,036 students
High
14
6,491 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Decatur City
8,902 students · 3 districts in Morgan County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Morgan County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
23.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.4% under 18
Test scores in Morgan County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 38 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- West Morgan High School· 10.3%
- Danville High School· 21.0%
- Albert P Brewer High School· 26.3%
- Oak Park Elementary School· 29.5%
- Decatur High School· 32.2%
Cities in Morgan County
About Morgan County
Morgan County is a moderately sized Alabama county of about 124,471 residents, home to 46 public schools and roughly 20,204 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $68,845, about 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 24% noticeably above the Alabama median.
For a sense of the school types, Morgan County spans 23 elementary schools (9,677 students), 7 middle schools (4,036), 14 high schools (6,491), and 2 combined or other schools.
Decatur City is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 8,902 students across Morgan County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 19,830 students in SY 2020-21 versus 20,204 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Morgan County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data