Serving 2,077 students in grades 9-12, Morrow High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,077 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morrow High School serves the northeast part of the Ellenwood, GA area, covering approximately 23.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morrow High School's student population of 2,077 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,077 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morrow High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morrow High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1609 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morrow High School's ranking?
Morrow High School is ranked #1609 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Morrow High School often compared to?
Morrow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Park High School, Jonesboro High School, Mount Zion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morrow High School?
The graduation rate of Morrow High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Morrow High School?
2,077 students attend Morrow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Morrow High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morrow High School?
Morrow High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morrow High School offer ?
Morrow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morrow High School part of?
Morrow High School is part of Clayton County School District.
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