Total enrollment
1,601
-75 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Morgan County
Ohio · Public K-12
Morgan County in Ohio has 6 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 1,601 students with Morgan Local the largest district. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Morgan County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
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 Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,601 | #87 of 88 | #2,427 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #85 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.7:1 | #3 of 88 | #805 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.8% | #49 of 88 | #2,064 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
13,651
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,601
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,351
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
870 students
Middle
1
232 students
High
1
499 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Morgan Local
1,601 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+
14.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.9% under 18
Test scores in Morgan County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Morgan High School· 70.9%
- South Elementary School· 69.3%
- West Elementary School· 66.5%
- Morgan Junior High School· 56.8%
- East Elementary School· 55.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan High School | Mc Connelsville | High | 09-12 | 499 | · |
| East Elementary School | Mc Connelsville | Elementary | PK-06 | 338 | · |
| South Elementary School | Stockport | Elementary | PK-06 | 277 | · |
| West Elementary School | Malta | Elementary | PK-06 | 255 | · |
| Morgan Junior High School | Mc Connelsville | Middle | 07-08 | 232 | · |
| East Elementary Annex | Mcconnelsville | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Morgan County
About Morgan County
Morgan County is a compact Ohio county of about 13,651 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 1,601 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $59,351, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 15% noticeably below the Ohio median.
In terms of grade levels, Morgan County covers 3 elementary schools (870 students), 1 middle school (232), 1 high school (499), and 1 combined or other schools.
Morgan Local is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,601 students across Morgan County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,601 students, decreased 4% from the 1,676 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Morgan County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data