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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Oct

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving HolidaysHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Wed

First Semester ExamsexamDistrict-wide

Dec

Fri

Early Release Day for Studentshalf_dayDistrict-wide

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Dec

Mon

Christmas HolidaysHolidayDistrict-wide

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Jan

Mon

PD Day for Teachers (No Students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

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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

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break

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Break

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Holidays

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Wed, Dec 16, 2026

First Semester Exams

exam

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST. Morton High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	PD Day for Staff (No Students)District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	First Nine Weeks ExamsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving HolidaysDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	First Semester ExamsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Release Day for StudentsDistrict-wide Review the calendar for early dismissal time and any related information.	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas HolidaysDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	PD Day for Teachers (No Students)District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Third Nine Weeks ExamsDistrict-wide Review the exam schedule for dates, times, and testing locations.	exam	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Easter HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Easter Holiday/Weather Make-up DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Second Semester ExamsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Early Release Day for StudentsDistrict-wide Review the calendar for early dismissal time and any related information.	half_day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	PD Day for StaffDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—