For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,632 students in Morgan County, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, OH are South Elementary School, East Elementary School and Morgan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Morgan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3555 State Route 792
Stockport, OH 43787
(740) 559-2377
Stockport, OH 43787
(740) 559-2377
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4265 N State Route 376 Nw
Mcconnelsville, OH 43756
(740) 962-3361
Mcconnelsville, OH 43756
(740) 962-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Morgan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Raider Dr
Mcconnelsville, OH 43756
(740) 962-2944
Mcconnelsville, OH 43756
(740) 962-2944
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9675 State Route 37
Malta, OH 43758
(740) 342-4873
Malta, OH 43758
(740) 342-4873
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #55.
Morgan Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Junior Raider Dr
Mcconnelsville, OH 43756
(740) 962-2833
Mcconnelsville, OH 43756
(740) 962-2833
Grades: 7-8
| 256 students
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4259 N State Route 376 Nw
Mcconnelsville, OH 43756
(740) 962-2782
Mcconnelsville, OH 43756
(740) 962-2782
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morgan County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, OH include South Elementary School, East Elementary School and Morgan High School.
How many public schools are located in Morgan County?
5 public schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morgan County include: West Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, South Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. South Elementary School
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