Summary
Morgan County High School in Madison, GA, serves approximately 1,117 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Morgan County School District, which ranks in the 84th percentile statewide. The school has several clear strengths: its graduation rate of 93.1% outpaces the state average by nearly 6 points, its dropout rate of 1.0% is less than half the state's 2.4%, and chronic absenteeism has improved dramatically from 24.6% to 13.5% over four years—now better than the state average. Students also consistently outperform the state in U.S. History and Biology, and American Literature scores have been solid for three straight years.
However, the 2025–2026 school year marks a notable dip. The school's statewide ranking fell from 119th to 199th (56th percentile)—its lowest since 2018–2019—with proficiency declines across all tested subjects. Algebra I, in particular, dropped from 49.1% to 39%, falling below the state average of 48.1%. This broad-based decline suggests a challenging year rather than a single-subject issue. When compared to nearby schools, Morgan County sits in a middle tier: it outperforms Eastside High School, Social Circle High School, and Greene County High School in most subjects, but trails the elite North Oconee High School and Oconee County High School, where Algebra I proficiency reaches 79–88%.
Notably, Putnam County High School jumped to the 74th percentile this year, driven by a 73.1% Algebra I proficiency rate—nearly double Morgan County's—suggesting effective math interventions worth examining. Meanwhile, Lake Oconee Charter High School, just 14 miles away, achieves a 100% graduation rate and stronger test scores with a smaller, more affluent student body. Morgan County spends $14,745 per student—more than the Oconee schools—yet results differ, highlighting that factors beyond spending, such as socioeconomic composition and instructional strategies, play a significant role. For parents, the school offers a supportive culture with strong graduation and attendance outcomes, but the recent academic slide—especially in math—warrants attention and conversation with school leadership.
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