Serving 779 students in grades 6-8, Morrow Middle 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 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morrow Middle School's student population of 779 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
779 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morrow Middle 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 Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1772 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
30%
18%
Black
56%
36%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morrow Middle School's ranking?
Morrow Middle School is ranked #1772 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Morrow Middle School often compared to?
Morrow Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Park Middle School, M. D. Roberts Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Morrow Middle School?
779 students attend Morrow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Morrow Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morrow Middle School?
Morrow Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morrow Middle School offer ?
Morrow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morrow Middle School part of?
Morrow Middle School is part of Clayton County School District.
School Reviews
1 3/30/2020
This school is garbage I hope no one have to be unfortunate enough to go here.
1 3/30/2020
I would take my child to this school if I were you. This school does provides help to my child education. And the food is bad. They don't clean the bathroom.
4 12/16/2019
i like the school
2 8/29/2019
Morrow middle school is a wonderful school with great staff and students.
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