Elementary Schools in Morgan County

Summary:

The Morgan County school district in Alabama is home to 8 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary in size, academic performance, and student demographics, with some standout institutions like Priceville Elementary School and DanvilleNeel Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Priceville Elementary and DanvilleNeel Elementary are two of the highest-performing schools in the district, with strong test scores that outpace the Morgan County and Alabama state averages, particularly in math and English language arts. Another standout is Eva School, which excels in math and science. These schools' success can be attributed to factors like effective teaching, targeted interventions, and a focus on academic excellence.

While the elementary schools in Morgan County share some similarities, such as consistent chronic absenteeism rates, they also exhibit significant variation in student demographics and per-student spending. This diversity suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies may be influencing student outcomes. By closely examining these differences and identifying areas for improvement, the Morgan County school district can work to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of the school they attend.

District Detail

235 Highway 67 South
Decatur, AL 35603-6542

(256) 309-2105

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 135 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,619

Primary Schools: 8
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)						Summative Assessment Science (2025)		Summative Assessment English (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
DanvilleNeel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8688 Danville Rd	Danville	35619	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 773-7183	504	28	17.7	53.6%	398 (79.0%)	10 (2.0%)	58 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.7%)	78.9	128^th of 680 public elementary schools	81.2%		78.6	130^th of 684 public elementary schools	81.0%	2	67.4	72.0					38.3		84.9	72.8					$11,043	$1,900	$9,127
Falkville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	72 Clark Dr	Falkville	35622	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 784-5249	381	22	17.2	68.2%	335 (87.9%)	7 (1.8%)	22 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.9%)	61.6	261^st of 680 public elementary schools	61.6%		57.9	285^th of 684 public elementary schools	58.3%	24	38.2	48.2	70.6				48.2		60.5	50.0	86.3				$9,378	$800	$8,561
West Morgan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	571 Old Hwy 24	Trinity	35673	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 350-8818	512	33	15.3	71.7%	242 (47.3%)	35 (6.8%)	206 (40.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)								(n/a)	59.7								63.1						$9,489	$1,563	$7,909
Cotaco School	Public	PK, KG-8	100 Cotaco School Rd	Somerville	35670	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 778-8153	459	27	17.0	61.4%	401 (87.4%)	7 (1.5%)	28 (6.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.1%)	47.7	364^th of 680 public elementary schools	46.5%		48	367^th of 684 public elementary schools	46.3%	3	25.5	47.4	47.1	29.4	15.7	38.8	42.1	53.1	68.1	57.9	58.0	47.1	52.0	51.0	$12,127	$2,326	$9,785
Eva School	Public	PK, KG-8	20 School Rd	Eva	35621	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 796-5141	345	19	18.3	60.3%	307 (89.0%)	5 (1.4%)	12 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	80.4	115^th of 680 public elementary schools	83.1%		83.8	91^st of 684 public elementary schools	86.7%	24	74.3	77.8	68.3	32.4	20.0	21.7	61.1	82.6	72.2	69.4	80.5	73.0	77.5	73.9	$10,692	$1,859	$8,817
Laceys Spring Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	48 School Rd	Laceys Spring	35754	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 881-4460	277	18	15.7	73.6%	176 (63.5%)	1 (0.4%)	91 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	56.6	309^th of 680 public elementary schools	54.6%		42.4	419^th of 684 public elementary schools	38.7%	110	57.5	50.0	25.9	17.2	4.4	17.2	58.3	27.6	73.0	68.2	68.0	46.4	31.8	39.3	$10,425	$2,026	$8,382
Union Hill School	Public	PK, KG-8	2221 Union Hill Rd	Somerville	35670	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 498-2431	471	29	16.4	60.9%	376 (79.8%)	6 (1.3%)	76 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	65	231^st of 680 public elementary schools	66.0%		63.2	241^st of 684 public elementary schools	64.8%	10	54.4	45.0	75.0	28.0	20.0	36.4	50.0	67.3	63.0	64.1	76.6	60.0	70.6	85.2	$10,115	$1,579	$8,519
Priceville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	438 Cave Springs Road	Decatur	35603	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	No	(256) 341-9202	674	41	16.2	34.0%	576 (85.5%)	16 (2.4%)	47 (7.0%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.9%)	82.1	98^th of 680 public elementary schools	85.6%		85.6	81^st of 684 public elementary schools	88.2%	17	71.8	64.7					58.0		74.0	72.3					$8,081	$1,211	$6,853

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lawrence County	4.78 mi	14	95^th
Hartselle City	8.09 mi	6	7^th
Decatur City	9.2 mi	21	82^nd
Cullman County	15.25 mi	27	52^nd
Winston County	16.54 mi	10	57^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.