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Morgan County

Alabama · Public School District
19
Schools
7,691
Students
$14,031
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
59.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
93.1%
Graduation Rate
+6.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Morgan County is a public school district in Alabama serving 7,691 students across 19 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,031 is near the national average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,031Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
34%
State
52.6%
Local (property tax)
34.2%
Federal
13.3%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (34%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
7,691
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.1%
Opportunity Score41/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.1% graduation rate — 6.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Morgan County?
Morgan County has 19 public schools, serving a total of 7,691 students.
What is the graduation rate for Morgan County?
The graduation rate is 93.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Morgan County spend per student?
Morgan County spends $14,031 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Morgan County?
59% of students in Morgan County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Morgan County?
No, Morgan County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Morgan County serve?
Morgan County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Morgan County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Morgan County is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.