Morgan County

Madison, Georgia — 4 schools

3,514
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$14,063
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Morgan County operates 4 public schools serving 3,514 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,562 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Morgan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,063 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 49.7% local, 37.3% state, and 13.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $77,898 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #187 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (15 AP courses district-wide), a 438.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.7% White, 20.7% African American, 8.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Morgan County High School accounts for 31.4% of all Morgan County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Morgan County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Morgan County student-counselor ratio is 438:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Morgan County chronic absenteeism rate is 21.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Morgan County is typically wider than the Morgan County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.0%
Federal
37.3%
State
49.7%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
187 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Morgan County county, where this district is located.

$1,256
Studio/mo
$1,315
1 BR/mo
$1,442
2 BR/mo
$1,729
3 BR/mo
$2,419
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,898
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Morgan County.

White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 20.7%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 4.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
15 AP courses total
438.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Morgan County

School Enrollment
Morgan County High School
1,117
Morgan County Primary School
854
Morgan County Elementary School
842
Morgan County Middle School
749

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Morgan County?

Morgan County has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 3,514 students.

How much does Morgan County spend per student?

Morgan County spends $14,063 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #187 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Morgan County?

The average teacher salary in Morgan County is $77,898 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Morgan County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Morgan County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Morgan County?

Morgan County students are 65.7% White, 20.7% African American, 8.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Morgan County?

Morgan County has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #187 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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