Georgia public high school · Clayton County

Morrow High School

4930 Steele Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294. 373 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 47.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.

47.4%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)12.6 pts below Georgia (60%)
20%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)2.2 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
92%4-year graduation rate (2025)4.8 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
960Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
39.6%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)25.0 pts below the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
42.3%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)7.7 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Morrow

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 30.8%Georgia private college 4%Out-of-state college 8.3%Georgia technical college 4.3%Career credential, working 12.3%Working, not in college 21.7%Not found in Georgia records 18.5%

    Share of the 373 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Tennessee State University, Alabama A & M University, Lemoyne Owen College, Anna Maria College, Arkansas Baptist College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia State University4951%$12,365$51,903$21,500
    Clayton State University1638%$8,868$54,701$25,250
    Atlanta Technical College1256%$2,240$37,957$10,500
    Albany State University1130%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Kennesaw State University950%$16,325$62,766$21,500

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher20%
    Associate degree4.4%
    Certificate or other credential17.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet20.4%
    No credential, not enrolled37.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher17.8%
    Associate degree3%
    Certificate or other credential5.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet6.6%
    No credential, not enrolled66.8%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202347%
Morrow High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

36.6%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
11.5%Needed remedial English
30.3%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
16.6Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black67%
Hispanic22%
Asian7%
Multiracial2%
White1%
100%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
5.2%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Cedar Grove High School (4.2 mi, 53.3% to college) · Martin Luther King, Jr. High School (4.8 mi, 48.3% to college) · Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts (5.0 mi, 91.3% to college) · Mount Zion High School (5.2 mi, 44.4% to college) · Forest Park High School (5.2 mi, 45.6% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Clayton County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureMorrowClayton CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)47.4%44.9%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)92%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)960—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)42.3%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Morrow High School graduates go to college?
47.4% of the Class of 2024 at Morrow High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Morrow High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Morrow High School graduates are Georgia State University, Clayton State University and Atlanta Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Morrow High School?
Morrow High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Morrow High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
20% of Morrow High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.