For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,627 students in Morrow, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 20 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Morrow, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Morrow, GA are Lake City Elementary School, Morrow High School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrow, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Morrow have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Morrow, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake City Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5354 Phillips Dr
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 362-3855
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 362-3855
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Morrow High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2299 Old Rex Morrow Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 362-3865
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 362-3865
Grades: 9-12
| 1,939 students
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5885 Maddox Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 675-8019
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 675-8019
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #44.
Haynie Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1169 Morrow Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2905
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2905
Grades: PK-5
| 791 students
Rank: #55.
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Lake Harbin Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2910
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #66.
Morrow Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5934 Trammell Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 473-2700
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 473-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #77.
Morrow Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6115 Reynolds Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2900
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #88.
Tara Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
937 Mount Zion Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2915
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2915
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morrow, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Morrow, GA include Lake City Elementary School, Morrow High School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morrow, GA?
8 public schools are located in Morrow, GA.
What percentage of students in Morrow, GA go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Morrow, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow, GA?
Morrow, GA public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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