Best High Schools in Morrow County, OR

High schools
5
Students
3,195
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Morrow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Heppner Junior/senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Morrow Sd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 159 Students

2. Hermiston High School

B+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hermiston Sd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students

3. Umatilla High School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Umatilla Sd 6r • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students

4. Riverside Junior/senior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Morrow Sd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 496 Students

5. Irrigon Junior/senior High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Morrow Sd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students

Best Middle Schools in Morrow County, OR

Middle schools
4
Students
1,500
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Morrow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Armand Larive Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hermiston Sd 8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students

2. Irrigon Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Morrow Sd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 196 Students

3. Windy River Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Morrow Sd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 257 Students

4. Clara Brownell Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Umatilla Sd 6r • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Morrow County, OR

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,830
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Morrow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Desert View Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hermiston Sd 8 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students

2. Heppner Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Morrow Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 199 Students

3. A C Houghton Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Morrow Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 223 Students

4. Sam Boardman Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Morrow Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 350 Students

5. Mcnary Heights Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Umatilla Sd 6r • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 661 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Morrow County, OR

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Morrow County, OR has a total population of 12,186 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Morrow County, OR

6,781

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

74%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Morrow County, OR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

21.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morrow County, OR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morrow County, OR.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

606 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Morrow County, OR Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Morrow County, OR

How many schools are in Morrow County, OR?

Morrow County, OR has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,781 students in total.

How do schools in Morrow County perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in Morrow County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Morrow County exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morrow County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Morrow County, OR

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Umatilla County, OR

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Gilliam County, OR

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Benton County, WA

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sherman County, OR

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Walla Walla County, WA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Klickitat County, WA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wasco County, OR

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Union County, OR

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hood River County, OR

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Skamania County, WA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Morrow County

4 places in Morrow County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (1)