Total enrollment
2,800
-180 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Morgan County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Morgan County reports 8 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 21,361, with an average school size of 350 students. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Morgan County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 97%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
2,800
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,954
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
2
678 students
Middle
1
317 students
High
2
409 students
Combined / other
3
1,396 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Morgan County Public Schools
2,800 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+
13.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
42
18.9% under 18
Test scores in Morgan County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Oakdale School· 31.9%
- Central Elementary· 31.8%
- Coalfield School· 26.0%
- Sunbright School· 25.5%
- Petros Joyner Elementary· 25.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Central Middle School· 13.8%
- Central High School· 22.8%
- Petros Joyner Elementary· 25.3%
- Sunbright School· 25.5%
- Coalfield School· 26.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Wartburg | Elementary | PK-04 | 529 | · |
| Coalfield School | Coalfield | Combined | PK-12 | 505 | · |
| Sunbright School | Sunbright | Combined | PK-12 | 464 | · |
| Oakdale School | Oakdale | Combined | PK-12 | 427 | · |
| Central High School | Wartburg | High | 09-12 | 367 | · |
| Central Middle School | Wartburg | Middle | 05-08 | 317 | · |
| Petros Joyner Elementary | Oliver Springs | Elementary | PK-08 | 149 | · |
| Morgan County Career and Technical Center | Wartburg | High | 09-12 | 42 | · |
Cities in Morgan County
About Morgan County
In Tennessee, Morgan County is a sparse county of about 21,361 residents. 8 public schools across the county instructs about 2,800 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,954, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 7% noticeably above the Tennessee median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Morgan County is made up of 2 elementary schools (678 students), 1 middle school (317), 2 high schools (409), and 3 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Morgan County is Morgan County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,800 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 6%: 2,980 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,800 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Morgan County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Morgan County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data