- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morrow, GA
Morrow High School
Federal NCES profile for Morrow High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123000487
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrow High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Morrow · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrow High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrow High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Morrow, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Morrow High School held near 1,984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.1 → 99.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130123000487 · Morrow, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,077 enr · 21.6:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovejoy High School (2,049 students)
Morrow High School held near 1,984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.1 → 99.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Morrow High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- Jonesboro High
Jonesboro High School
1,630 students
What this shows Morrow High School reports 2,077 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrow High School compares
Morrow High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,077 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,077
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 2.2%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Morrow High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morrow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,077 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrow High School
How many students attend Morrow High School?
Morrow High School has 2,077 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morrow, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,980 (2022-23) → 1,984 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrow High School is 21.6:1, which is 50% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morrow High School?
90.6% of students at Morrow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrow High School?
The largest demographic group at Morrow High School is African American at 66.9% of enrollment, in Morrow, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrow High School?
Morrow High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morrow High School rank among public schools in Morrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrow High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Morrow, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morrow on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Morrow High School, Clayton County also operates Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), Forest Park High School (1,711 students), and Charles R. Drew High School (1,708 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.