High Schools in Morgan County

The high schools in Morgan County, Tennessee include Central High School and Morgan County Career and Technical Center. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and provide a range of educational opportunities in this rural Tennessee county.

Central High School is the larger of the two, ranked 313 out of 389 Tennessee high schools with a 1-star rating. The school struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below state and county averages across multiple subjects. Central High School also has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 89.2% and a high dropout rate of 6.7%. In contrast, the smaller Morgan County Career and Technical Center shares the same 1-star rating but maintains a similar graduation rate and a very low student-teacher ratio of 2.7, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Overall, the data indicates that the high schools in Morgan County face challenges in academic performance, graduation rates, and student engagement. While the technical center offers a unique educational experience, the larger Central High School appears to be an underperforming school that may benefit from targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.