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8 schools in Morgan County

Tennessee · 2,800 students · 5 cities

Morgan County's footprint covers 8 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 2,800 (an average of 350 per campus).

7-year change in Morgan County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,800
-180 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School 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
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Central ElementaryWartburgElementaryPK-04529
Coalfield SchoolCoalfieldCombinedPK-12505
Sunbright SchoolSunbrightCombinedPK-12464
Oakdale SchoolOakdaleCombinedPK-12427
Central High SchoolWartburgHigh09-12367
Central Middle SchoolWartburgMiddle05-08317
Petros Joyner ElementaryOliver SpringsElementaryPK-08149
Morgan County Career and Technical CenterWartburgHigh09-1242

About Morgan County

As a small district in Tennessee, Morgan County serves 2,800 students across 8 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, Morgan County consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, and 3 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in Morgan County is about 350, noticeably below the Tennessee average of roughly 537.

Five-year track record. 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.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Morgan County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Morgan County run?
Morgan County has 8 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,800 students in Tennessee.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Morgan County?
Morgan County includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 3 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Morgan County?
Central Elementary is the largest public school in Morgan County by enrollment, with approximately 529 students.
What grade levels does Morgan County serve?
Morgan County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 8 campuses.
What cities does Morgan County serve?
Morgan County operates schools in Wartburg, Coalfield, Sunbright, Oakdale, Oliver Springs across Tennessee.