Best High Schools in Morrow, GA

High schools
4
Students
6,636
Avg actual
21%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mount Zion High School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students

2. Forest Park High School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1765 Students

3. Morrow High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students

4. Charles R. Drew High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students

Best Middle Schools in Morrow, GA

Middle schools
5
Students
4,149
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rex Mill Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students

2. Babb Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 888 Students

3. Adamson Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students

4. Morrow Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students

5. Jonesboro Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 951 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Morrow, GA

Elementary schools
10
Students
6,004
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Anderson Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students

2. William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students

3. Haynie Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students

4. Morrow Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students

5. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students

6. Lake City Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students

7. Mount Zion Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 503 Students

8. Tara Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students

9. James Jackson Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students

10. Mount Zion Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 589 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Morrow, GA

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

Community Factors

Morrow, GA has a total population of 25,145 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Morrow, GA

16,947

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Morrow, GA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

24.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.38 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morrow, GA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,876 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Morrow, GA

How many schools are in Morrow, GA?

Morrow, GA has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 16,947 students in total.

How do schools in Morrow perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in Morrow score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Morrow don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morrow?

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, GA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Lake City, GA

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rex, GA

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Forest Park, GA

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Jonesboro, GA

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Conley, GA

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ellenwood, GA

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Riverdale, GA

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Stockbridge, GA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hapeville, GA

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
College Park, GA

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Morrow

Average SchoolGrade
D
Meeting or exceeding expectations
71%
Exceeding
14%
Avg actual scores
23.3%
Avg projected
28%

7 of 7 schools in Morrow carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

D: 7

All 7 public schools we grade in Morrow. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (5)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.