Summary:
The city of Morrow, Georgia is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Clayton County school district. The district is ranked 168 out of 203 in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the schools in this area.
Among the Morrow schools, Morrow Elementary School stands out as the highest performing, ranking 873 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Morrow Elementary outperformed the Clayton County and Georgia averages in several test score categories, including 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as 5th grade English Language Arts. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School also showed promise, outperforming the district and state in 5th grade Science.
However, the Morrow schools generally underperformed the Clayton County and Georgia averages in most test score categories, suggesting systemic challenges within the district. Additionally, all the Morrow schools had very high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 90.31% to 90.54%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and equitable resource allocation will be crucial for improving the overall performance of schools in the Morrow area.
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