Enrollment
1,117
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, GA
Morgan County High School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130378001378
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan County High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Madison, GA.
School address
District: Morgan County · Georgia
NCES ID 130378001378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morgan County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morgan County High School
Morgan County High School is a large high school in Madison, Georgia, enrolling 1,117 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,117 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #234, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 537 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Morgan County also operates Morgan County Primary School (854 students) and Morgan County Elementary School (842 students) alongside Morgan County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morgan County High School compares
Morgan County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 48% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,117 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,117
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Morgan County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan County, which includes Morgan County High School.
$13,193
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 37.3%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Morgan County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Morgan County High School
How many students attend Morgan County High School?
Morgan County High School has 1,117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan County High School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgan County High School?
31.7% of students at Morgan County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan County High School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan County High School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Madison, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan County High School?
Morgan County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morgan County High School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Madison, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Morgan County High School a good school?
Morgan County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides Morgan County High School, Morgan County also operates Morgan County Primary School (854 students), Morgan County Elementary School (842 students), and Morgan County Middle School (749 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.
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