Morgan County Schools at a Glance

Morgan County Schools serves the communities of Morgan County, Tennessee, with its central office in Wartburg. The district runs a mix of town schools and PK-12 community schools, which means many students attend school close to home rather than riding long bus routes to the county seat.

If schools are a factor in your move, this guide gives you the verified school list — names, addresses, and grade ranges — plus the zoning rule that matters most before you buy.

The School List

• Central Elementary — PK-5, 1315 Knoxville Hwy, Wartburg
• Central Middle — 6-8, 146 Liberty Rd, Wartburg
• Central High — 9-12, 1119 Knoxville Hwy, Wartburg
• Coalfield School — PK-12, 1720 Coalhill Rd, Coalfield
• Oakdale School — PK-12, 225 Clifty Creek Rd, Oakdale
• Sunbright School — PK-12, 205 Burrville Rd, Sunbright
• Petros Joyner Elementary — PK-8, 125 Petros Joyner School Rd
  Serves Petros; high schoolers attend Central High in Wartburg
• Morgan County Career and Technical Center — Career/tech training, 132 Flat Fork Rd, Wartburg

A Note on Deer Lodge

Deer Lodge does not have its own school. Students in Deer Lodge attend Morgan County Schools, and the nearest school is Sunbright School, roughly 6 miles east on TN-329. Zoning is determined by the district — it must be verified with the Morgan County Schools district office before you buy.

Verify Your School Zone Before Buying

School zones can change. Do not assume a zone based on a listing, a map app, or word of mouth. Before you make an offer, confirm the assigned school with the Morgan County Schools district office in Wartburg. It is a five-minute call that prevents an expensive surprise.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enroll a new student in Morgan County Schools?

Start with the district's central office in Wartburg. Bring proof of residency and your child's records. The office can confirm your assigned school and walk you through registration.

Can my child attend a school outside our assigned zone?

School assignment is based on zoning, and any exceptions go through the district office. Do not count on a transfer — verify the zone for the address before you buy.

Is bus transportation available?

Morgan County Schools operates bus routes throughout the county. For specific routes and pickup times, contact the district office directly.

What is the Morgan County Career and Technical Center?

The Morgan County Career and Technical Center, at 132 Flat Fork Rd in Wartburg, gives high school students hands-on career and technical training. Check with the district office for current programs and eligibility.

We are looking near Deer Lodge — which school will our kids attend?

Deer Lodge students attend Morgan County Schools, with Sunbright School (about 6 miles east on TN-329) the nearest option. That said, zoning must be verified with the district office — never assume it from a listing.