Best Public Schools in Morton, MS (2025-26)

Best Morton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,703 students in Morton, MS.

The top ranked public schools in Morton, MS are Morton High School, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School and Morton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Morton, MS public schools have an score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Morton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Morton, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Morton High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6210

Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #22.

Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
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128 M.l. King Drive
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-6977

Gr: 5-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #33.

Morton Elementary School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
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265 E Second Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
(601) 732-8529

Gr: PK-4 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Morton, MS?

The top ranked public schools in Morton, MS include Morton High School, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School and Morton Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Morton?

3 public schools are located in Morton.

What is the racial composition of students in Morton?

Morton public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).