Morrow High School

4930 Steele Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,984 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 37%). 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,984 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Morrow High School's student population of 1,984 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,984 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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School Rankings

Morrow High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morrow High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1574 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morrow High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morrow High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Morrow High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
19%
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Black
66%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Morrow High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Morrow High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Morrow High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morrow High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morrow High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
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 #1574 out of 2,204 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 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 37% 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 88%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Morrow High School?
1,984 students attend Morrow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Morrow High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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
What school district is Morrow High School part of?
Morrow High School is part of Clayton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,984 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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