What grades does MORTON HIGH SCHOOL serve?

MORTON HIGH SCHOOL is a High school serving students in MORTON, MS. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is MORTON HIGH SCHOOL located?

MORTON HIGH SCHOOL is located at MORTON, MS in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MORTON HIGH SCHOOL?

MORTON HIGH SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What schools are in MORTON, MS?

MORTON, MS is served by the local school district. MORTON HIGH SCHOOL is one of the High schools in the area.

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MORTON HIGH SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

High|MORTON, Mississippi|SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

MORTON, MS 39117

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Upcoming Events

Jul

Tue

SCSD School Board MeetingEvent

Jul

Wed

New Teacher InductionStaff Day

Jul

Thu

School-Based PD DayStaff Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Jul

Mon

School-Based PD DayStaff Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Jul

Mon

Open House @ SCSD SchoolsEvent

Jul

Tue

Financial Procedures SessionEvent

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

490

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(601)732-6210

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

15-19%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Graduation Rate

70-74%

Chronic Absenteeism

20.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

2 courses offered

5 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

31 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

246 test takers

Athletics

5 sports, 8 teams

234 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1

Near average in MS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

460

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

36.64

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

0.33000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,252

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,399

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,420

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 30%State 56%Local 15%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

40.7%

Below 150% poverty line

5.9%

Unemployment rate

13.4%

Uninsured residents

22.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

765

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

729

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

243 (33%)

Speech/Language Impairment

154 (21%)

Intellectual Disability

115 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

84 (12%)

Autism

66 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

13 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

476

Current enrollment

Stable(+6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Jul 21, 2026

SCSD School Board Meeting

Event

Wed, Jul 22, 2026

New Teacher Induction

Staff Day

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

School-Based PD Day

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	PD Day for Staff (No Students)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	First Nine Weeks Exams	exam	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	*Report Cards Issued	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Progress Reports Issued	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Holidays	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	First Semester Exams	exam	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Release Day for Students	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Holidays	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	PD Day for Teachers (No Students)	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return	Event	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	*Report Cards Issued	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	Progress Reports Issued	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Third Nine Weeks Exams	exam	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	* Report Cards Issued	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Easter Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Easter Holiday/Weather Make-up Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Progress Reports Issued	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Sebastopol Graduation (6pm)	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Scott Central Graduation (8pm)	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Second Semester Exams	exam	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Lake High Graduation (6pm)	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Early Release Day for Students	half_day	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Morton High Graduation (8pm)	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	PD Day for Staff	Staff Day	—