Morrow County Schools & Education
Morrow County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,134
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#57
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Morrow County
Measured School Summary
Morrow County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.5%.
Funding Context
At $7,134 per pupil, Morrow County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Morrow County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #57 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
90.5%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,134
$860 below the state average
School coverage
12
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Morrow County has 12 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Morrow County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Morrow County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#57
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Highland Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,718 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Northmor Local
Elementary and high visible
1,038 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Mount Gilead Exempted Village
Elementary to high school visible
1,024 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Cardington-Lincoln Local
Elementary to high school visible
996 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cardington-Lincoln Local is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Morrow County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Morrow County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Morrow County, Ohio
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Diverse Districts Serving a Growing County
Morrow County supports 4,868 students through 12 public schools divided among 5 districts. The infrastructure includes a balanced mix of 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
High Graduation Rates and Efficient Spending
The county boasts a 90.5% graduation rate, significantly outperforming both state and national averages. This success comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $7,134, which is lower than the Ohio average.
Spotlighting Highland and Mount Gilead
Highland Local is the largest district, serving 1,718 students across three schools. A single charter school operates in the area, accounting for roughly 8.3% of the county's total school count.
A Classic Rural School Setting
Nine of the county's 12 schools sit in rural locales, creating a quiet and focused learning atmosphere. The average school enrolls 406 students, with Highland Elementary being the largest at 790 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Morrow County
Reported Enrollment
4,868
12 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
1
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Morrow County
Highland Local
Northmor Local
Mount Gilead Exempted Village
Cardington-Lincoln Local
Tomorrow Center
12 Public Schools in Morrow County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School | Record | Highland Local | Marengo, 43334Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 790 |
| Northmor Elementary School | Record | Northmor Local | Galion, 44833Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 584 |
| Highland High School | Record | Highland Local | Marengo, 43334Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 502 |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Record | Mount Gilead Exempted Village | Mount Gilead, 43338Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 498 |
| Northmor High School | Record | Northmor Local | Galion, 44833Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 454 |
| Highland Middle School | Record | Highland Local | Marengo, 43334Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 426 |
| Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School | Record | Cardington-Lincoln Local | Cardington, 43315Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 413 |
| Cardington-Lincoln High School | Record | Cardington-Lincoln Local | Cardington, 43315Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 294 |
| Cardington-Lincoln Middle School | Record | Cardington-Lincoln Local | Cardington, 43315Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 289 |
| Mt Gilead High School | Record | Mount Gilead Exempted Village | Mount Gilead, 43338Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 283 |
| Mt Gilead Middle School | Record | Mount Gilead Exempted Village | Mount Gilead, 43338Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 243 |
| Tomorrow Center | Record | Tomorrow Center | Cardington, 43315Rural: Distant | 8–12 | Charter | 92 |
Highland Elementary School
Highland Local
Marengo, 43334 / Rural: Distant
Park Avenue Elementary School
Mount Gilead Exempted Village
Mount Gilead, 43338 / Town: Distant
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School
Cardington-Lincoln Local
Cardington, 43315 / Rural: Distant
Cardington-Lincoln High School
Cardington-Lincoln Local
Cardington, 43315 / Rural: Distant
Cardington-Lincoln Middle School
Cardington-Lincoln Local
Cardington, 43315 / Rural: Distant
Mt Gilead High School
Mount Gilead Exempted Village
Mount Gilead, 43338 / Town: Distant
Mt Gilead Middle School
Mount Gilead Exempted Village
Mount Gilead, 43338 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,134
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Morrow County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Morrow County, Ohio?
Morrow County supports 4,868 students through 12 public schools divided among 5 districts. The infrastructure includes a balanced mix of 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
How do schools in Morrow County perform academically?
The county boasts a 90.5% graduation rate, significantly outperforming both state and national averages. This success comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $7,134, which is lower than the Ohio average.
What are the major school districts in Morrow County, Ohio?
Highland Local is the largest district, serving 1,718 students across three schools. A single charter school operates in the area, accounting for roughly 8.3% of the county's total school count.
What is the school experience like in Morrow County?
Nine of the county's 12 schools sit in rural locales, creating a quiet and focused learning atmosphere. The average school enrolls 406 students, with Highland Elementary being the largest at 790 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.