Morton High School

Public 9-12

 238 East Fourth Avenue
       Morton, MS  39117


(601) 732-6210

District: Scott County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 226 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,628 Help


Feeder schools for Morton High School:

Elementary:    Morton Elementary School
Middle:    Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.2%
African American:
32.2%
Hispanic:
25.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morton High School ranks worse than 85.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Morton High School has the largest high school student body size in the Scott County School District. Student population at Morton High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.2%), African American (32.2%), Hispanic (25.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morton High School is 16, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Scott County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Morton High School employs 29.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morton High School is $8,628. 1 high schools in the Scott County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Morton High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Morton High School 193rd of 226 Mississippi public high schools. (See Morton High School in the ranking list.)

Scott County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County School District 62nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morton High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.00 103rd 232 55.6%
2005 56.86 115th 232 50.4%
2006 39.53 161st 232 30.6%
2007 47.12 137th 232 40.9%
2008 45.58 141st 235 40.0%
2009 53.51 118th 235 49.8%
2010 62.08 96th 235 59.1%
2011 69.42 55th 244 77.5%
2012 69.46 60th 241 75.1%
2013 52.74 116th 238 51.3%
2014 35.70 163rd 236 30.9%
2015 21.96 172nd 226 23.9%
2016 36.49 148th 231 35.9%
2017 48.10 118th 237 50.2%
2018 35.26 154th 233 33.9%
2019 22.55 186th 233 20.2%
2021 21.66 177th 231 23.4%
2022 40.12 148th 228 35.1%
2023 17.74 193rd 226 14.6%
See the entire list of Mississippi High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 292 152 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 269 183 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 266 205 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1993 250 162 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1994 218 167 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1995 231 167 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1996 231 167 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1997 399 255 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1998 375 246 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1999 356 244 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2000 341 257 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2001 348 255 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2002 227 169 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 227 169 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 210 174 3 27 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 210 179 2 29 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2006 197 191 3 32 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2007 192 213 2 33 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2008 192 194 4 31 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 191 186 3 19 0 0 0 0 399
2010 178 172 1 23 0 0 0 0 374
2011 206 164 0 38 0 0 2 0 410
2012 190 170 0 40 0 0 4 0 404
2013 199 157 1 48 0 0 6 0 411
2014 174 174 0 40 0 0 3 0 391
2015 177 178 0 40 1 0 0 0 396
2016 183 188 0 38 1 0 2 0 412
2017 192 188 0 41 1 0 5 0 427
2018 196 166 1 55 1 0 3 0 422
2019 191 160 1 56 1 0 13 0 422
2020 202 147 1 79 0 0 20 0 449
2021 196 146 1 93 1 0 22 0 459
2022 171 146 0 110 1 0 29 0 457
2023 170 151 0 120 0 0 28 0 469

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 449 24.1 18.6 n/a
1991 454 23.7 19.1 n/a
1992 472 23.1 20.4 57.8
1993 412 20.8 19.8 59.2
1994 386 20.2 19.1 58.8
1995 418 20.7 20.2 61.2
1996 418 20.7 20.2 61.2
1997 690 32.2 21.4 64.8
1998 660 31.6 20.9 63
1999 634 32.7 19.4 74.6
2000 633 33.4 19.0 70.9
2001 641 33.7 19.0 71.6
2002 420 21.6 19.4 75.5
2003 420 21.6 19.4 75.5
2004 415 22.2 18.7 64.1
2005 421 22.1 19.0 66
2006 424 22.0 19.3 73.6
2007 441 19.7 22.4 64.6
2008 421 16.6 25.4 64.4
2009 399 22.8 17.5 63.9
2010 374 20.2 18.5 67.6
2011 410 20.0 20.4 69.3
2012 404 22.0 18.2 75.7
2013 411 19.6 20.8 71.5
2014 391 20.6 18.8 77.2
2015 396 21.0 18.8 74
2016 412 23.0 17.9 61.9
2017 427 24.8 17.1 99.3
2018 422 24.9 16.9 99.3
2019 422 28.0 15.0 99.3
2020 449 28.3 15.8 99.3
2021 459 29.9 15.3 99.3
2022 457 29.6 15.4 99.3
2023 469 29.1 16.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 449 24.1 18.6 n/a
1991 454 23.7 19.1 n/a
1992 472 23.1 20.4 57.8
1993 412 20.8 19.8 59.2
1994 386 20.2 19.1 58.8
1995 418 20.7 20.2 61.2
1996 418 20.7 20.2 61.2
1997 690 32.2 21.4 64.8
1998 660 31.6 20.9 63
1999 634 32.7 19.4 74.6
2000 633 33.4 19.0 70.9
2001 641 33.7 19.0 71.6
2002 420 21.6 19.4 75.5
2003 420 21.6 19.4 75.5
2004 415 22.2 18.7 64.1
2005 421 22.1 19.0 66
2006 424 22.0 19.3 73.6
2007 441 19.7 22.4 64.6
2008 421 16.6 25.4 64.4
2009 399 22.8 17.5 63.9
2010 374 20.2 18.5 67.6
2011 410 20.0 20.4 69.3
2012 404 22.0 18.2 75.7
2013 411 19.6 20.8 71.5
2014 391 20.6 18.8 77.2
2015 396 21.0 18.8 74
2016 412 23.0 17.9 61.9
2017 427 24.8 17.1 99.3
2018 422 24.9 16.9 99.3
2019 422 28.0 15.0 99.3
2020 449 28.3 15.8 99.3
2021 459 29.9 15.3 99.3
2022 457 29.6 15.4 99.3
2023 469 29.1 16.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $862 (10.0%) $7,766 (90.0%) $8,628

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morton High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 233 High schoolsRanks 193rd of 226 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Morton High School)3332.6
 0.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Scott County School District)48.645.6
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Morton High School)30.936.2
 5.3%
   End of Course English II (Scott County School District)35.541.5
 6%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Morton High School)32.830.3
 2.5%
   End of Course Biology (Scott County School District)48.938.8
 10.1%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Morton High School)48.264.9
 16.7%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Scott County School District)55.269.6
 14.4%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422469
 11.1%
African American160151
 5.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic56120
 114.3%
Pacific Islander00
White191170
 11%
Two or More Races1328
 115.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%100%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Morton High School

Morton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Morton Elementary School
Middle : Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

Students at Morton High School are 36% White, 32% African American, 26% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Morton High School ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Mississippi high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 469 students attended Morton High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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.





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