Total enrollment
4,685
-570 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Morrow County
Ohio · Public K-12
Morrow County in Ohio has 12 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 4,685 students with Highland Local the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
7-year change in Morrow County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
5 districts
Enrollment
4,685
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,283
Above Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.1%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
4
2,244 students
Middle
3
898 students
High
5
1,543 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Highland Local
1,693 students · 5 districts in Morrow County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Morrow County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.7% under 18
Test scores in Morrow County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Northmor High School· 74.7%
- Highland Elementary School· 72.5%
- Mt Gilead High School· 71.6%
- Cardington-Lincoln High School· 66.7%
- Northmor Elementary School· 63.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Tomorrow Center· 14.3%
- Cardington-Lincoln Middle School· 46.4%
- Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School· 49.6%
- Park Avenue Elementary School· 49.9%
- Mt Gilead Middle School· 53.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School | Marengo | Elementary | PK-05 | 836 | · |
| Northmor Elementary School | Galion | Elementary | PK-06 | 541 | · |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Mount Gilead | Elementary | PK-05 | 475 | · |
| Highland High School | Marengo | High | 09-12 | 468 | · |
| Northmor High School | Galion | High | 07-12 | 450 | · |
| Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School | Cardington | Elementary | PK-04 | 392 | · |
| Highland Middle School | Marengo | Middle | 06-08 | 389 | · |
| Cardington-Lincoln Middle School | Cardington | Middle | 05-08 | 283 | · |
| Mt Gilead High School | Mount Gilead | High | 09-12 | 274 | · |
| Cardington-Lincoln High School | Cardington | High | 09-12 | 245 | · |
| Mt Gilead Middle School | Mount Gilead | Middle | 06-08 | 226 | · |
| Tomorrow Center | Cardington | High | 08-12 | 106 | · |
Cities in Morrow County
About Morrow County
Across the rural-scale Ohio county of Morrow County of about 35,404 residents, the public-school footprint covers 12 schools and about 4,685 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $75,283, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 8% higher than the Ohio median.
On the school-mix side, Morrow County covers 4 elementary schools (2,244 students), 3 middle schools (898), and 5 high schools (1,543).
Highland Local dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,693 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,685 students, contracted 11% from the 5,255 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 13 to 12 across the same 7-year window.
On this page, the community for Morrow County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Morrow County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data