Morrow County Schools & Education
Morrow County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,254
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#3
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Morrow County
Measured School Summary
Morrow County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 91.8%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Morrow County spends $9,254 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 75% above the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 9.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% higher 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
10 public schools and 2 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
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
91.8%
9.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,254
$1,368 above the state average
School coverage
10
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Morrow County has 10 public schools across 2 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.
Dominant-district county
Morrow SD 1 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#3
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 31 points above 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.
Morrow SD 1
Elementary to high school visible
2,307 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Ione SD R2
Other grade structure
134 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Morrow SD 1 is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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, Oregon
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.
Exceptional Graduation Rates Beat State Averages
The county boasts an impressive 91.8% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the Oregon average of 82.3% and the national mark of 87%. While per-pupil spending of $9,254 is lower than the national average, it remains well above the state average of $7,886.
Morrow SD 1 Leads the Region
Morrow SD 1 is the primary provider here, serving 2,307 students across nine different schools. The county also offers school choice through one charter school, which represents 10% of the total local school inventory.
A Mix of Town and Rural Learning
With six schools in town settings and four in rural areas, students experience small, tight-knit environments averaging just 244 pupils. Riverside Junior/Senior High is the largest at 496 students, while many elementary schools remain quite intimate.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Morrow County
Reported Enrollment
2,441
10 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Morrow County
Morrow SD 1
Ione SD R2
10 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Junior/Senior High School | Record | Morrow SD 1 | Boardman, 97818Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 496 |
| Irrigon Junior/Senior High School | Record | Morrow SD 1 | Irrigon, 97844Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 366 |
| Sam Boardman Elementary School | Record | Morrow SD 1 | Boardman, 97818Town: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 350 |
| Windy River Elementary School | Record | Morrow SD 1 | Boardman, 97818Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 257 |
| A C Houghton Elementary School | Record | Morrow SD 1 | Irrigon, 97844Town: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 223 |
| Heppner Elementary School | Record | Morrow SD 1 | Heppner, 97836Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 199 |
| Irrigon Elementary School | Record | Morrow SD 1 | Irrigon, 97844Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 196 |
| Heppner Junior/Senior High School | Record | Morrow SD 1 | Heppner, 97836Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 159 |
| Ione Community Charter School | Record | Ione SD R2 | Ione, 97843Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 134 |
| Morrow Education Center | Record | Morrow SD 1 | Irrigon, 97844Town: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 61 |
Riverside Junior/Senior High School
Morrow SD 1
Boardman, 97818 / Town: Distant
Irrigon Junior/Senior High School
Morrow SD 1
Irrigon, 97844 / Town: Distant
Sam Boardman Elementary School
Morrow SD 1
Boardman, 97818 / Town: Distant
A C Houghton Elementary School
Morrow SD 1
Irrigon, 97844 / Town: Distant
Heppner Junior/Senior High School
Morrow SD 1
Heppner, 97836 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,254
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Morrow County, Oregon — FAQ
How do schools in Morrow County perform academically?
The county boasts an impressive 91.8% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the Oregon average of 82.3% and the national mark of 87%. While per-pupil spending of $9,254 is lower than the national average, it remains well above the state average of $7,886.
What are the major school districts in Morrow County, Oregon?
Morrow SD 1 is the primary provider here, serving 2,307 students across nine different schools. The county also offers school choice through one charter school, which represents 10% of the total local school inventory.
What is the school experience like in Morrow County?
With six schools in town settings and four in rural areas, students experience small, tight-knit environments averaging just 244 pupils. Riverside Junior/Senior High is the largest at 496 students, while many elementary schools remain quite intimate.
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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.