Total enrollment
3,562
+320 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
Morgan County
Georgia · Public K-12
Morgan County operates 4 public K-12 schools across Georgia, with a combined student body of roughly 3,562 and a county population near 21,078. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Morgan County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
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 Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.8% | #12 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,562 | #80 of 137 | #1,664 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #116 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #57 of 137 | #1,264 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 50.6% | #122 of 137 | #1,593 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.0% | #95 of 137 | #1,007 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.
Residents
21,078
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
3,562
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$78,111
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.6%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,696 students
Middle
1
749 students
High
1
1,117 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Morgan County Public Schools
3,562 students · 1 district 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+
29.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Morgan County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County High School | Madison | High | 09-12 | 1,117 | · |
| Morgan County Primary School | Madison | Elementary | PK-02 | 854 | · |
| Morgan County Elementary School | Madison | Elementary | 03-05 | 842 | · |
| Morgan County Middle School | Madison | Middle | 06-08 | 749 | · |
Cities in Morgan County
About Morgan County
Morgan County is a low-population Georgia county of about 21,078 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 3,562 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $78,111 a year, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 24% noticeably above the Georgia median.
For a sense of the school types, Morgan County comprises 2 elementary schools (1,696 students), 1 middle school (749), and 1 high school (1,117).
Morgan County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,562 students across Morgan County.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 10%: 3,242 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,562 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Morgan County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data