High Schools in Morgan County

The high schools located in Morgan County, Tennessee include Central High School and Morgan County Career and Technical Center. While Central High School serves a larger student population of 376 students, the Morgan County Career and Technical Center offers a more specialized vocational education program with a much smaller enrollment of 44 students.

Central High School's academic performance lags behind state and county averages, with proficiency rates below 35% in most subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has also declined in recent years, dropping from 289th out of 358 high schools in 2021-2022 to 304th out of 374 in 2023-2024. In contrast, the Morgan County Career and Technical Center lacks historical statewide school ranking data, suggesting it may not be included in the state's standard school performance assessments.

Funding and resources also vary between the two schools. Central High School's spending per student of $9,683 is on par with the state average, but its higher student-teacher ratio of 18.3 may indicate a need for more individualized attention. The Morgan County Career and Technical Center, on the other hand, boasts an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 4.4, reflecting its focus on hands-on, vocational education. However, the lack of available data on the technical center's academic performance and student outcomes makes it difficult to assess the effectiveness of this approach.