Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
John T Morgan Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
John T Morgan Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Excellence
Student Body
Total Students
349 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
Average Class Size
17 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
School Mascot
Senators
School Notes
- John Tyler Morgan Academy was founded by citizens of Dallas County who recognized the need for a school where young people would be motivated to learn and participate in a variety of extracurricular and athletic activities.
- Students of Morgan Academy are motivated by a staff of professionals who seek to prepare them for college, for the responsibilities of citizenship, and for life.
- Additionally, Morgan students are encouraged to develop initiative and independence.
- Morgan provides a quality education for boys and girls of average or above average intelligence.
- Morgan has an accelerated curriculum and uses only grade level and advanced textbooks.
- To provide a faculty, a curriculum and an environment conducive to every student's mental, physical and moral development is our ultimate goal.
- John Tyler Morgan Academy was founded by citizens of Dallas County who recognized the need for a school where young people would be motivated to learn and participate in a variety of extracurricular and athletic activities. Students of Morgan Academy are motivated by a staff of professionals who seek to prepare them for college, for the responsibilities of citizenship, and for life. Additionally, Morgan students are encouraged to develop initiative and independence. Morgan provides a quality education for boys and girls of average or above average intelligence. Morgan has an accelerated curriculum and uses only grade level and advanced textbooks. To provide a faculty, a curriculum and an environment conducive to every student's mental, physical and moral development is our ultimate goal.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John T Morgan Academy often compared to?
John T Morgan Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Meadowview Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of John T Morgan Academy?
The acceptance rate of John T Morgan Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What sports does John T Morgan Academy offer?
John T Morgan Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is John T Morgan Academy's ranking?
John T Morgan Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for John T Morgan Academy?
The application deadline for John T Morgan Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: John T Morgan Academy vs. Meadowview Christian School
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Gr: PK-2 | 82 students
Alternative School
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Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Christian
850 Woodrow Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-6359
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1512 Old Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8448
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students
Christian
1 Bell Road
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 877-1581
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 76 students
Episcopal
1204 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-9997
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students
Alternative School
2601 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Christian
850 Woodrow Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-6359
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
214 Church St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 876-9077
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
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