- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morrow, GA
Morrow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Morrow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130123000492
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrow Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Morrow · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrow Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrow Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Morrow, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Morrow Middle School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 130123000492 · Morrow, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 13.5:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Morrow Middle School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Morrow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
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
- This school 794
Morrow Middle School
794 students
What this shows Morrow Middle School reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrow Middle School compares
Morrow Middle 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 2.9%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Morrow Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrow Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~794 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Morrow Middle School
How many students attend Morrow Middle School?
Morrow Middle School has 794 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morrow, GA. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrow Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morrow Middle School?
90.5% of students at Morrow Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrow Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Morrow Middle School is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Morrow, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrow Middle School?
Morrow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Morrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrow Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.