Total enrollment
2,347
-15 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Morrow County
Oregon · Public K-12
Morrow County, Oregon operates 10 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 2,347 students (about 235 per school). The level mix is 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Morrow County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Morrow County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oregon | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 24.1% | #25 of 26 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,347 | #29 of 33 | #2,070 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #28 of 33 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #2 of 33 | #1,583 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 68.8% | #26 of 32 | #786 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.9% | #15 of 33 | #1,055 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Morrow County school rankings
Residents
12,300
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
2 districts
Enrollment
2,347
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,448
Above Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.8%
Below Oregon avg
Elementary
3
736 students
Middle
2
400 students
High
3
1,036 students
Combined / other
2
175 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Morrow SD 1
2,234 students · 2 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+
10.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
36
27.2% under 18
Test scores in Morrow County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Junior/Senior High School | Boardman | High | 07-12 | 520 | · |
| Irrigon Junior/Senior High School | Irrigon | High | 07-12 | 345 | · |
| Sam Boardman Elementary School | Boardman | Elementary | KG-06 | 330 | · |
| Windy River Elementary School | Boardman | Middle | 04-06 | 241 | · |
| A C Houghton Elementary School | Irrigon | Elementary | KG-03 | 221 | · |
| Heppner Elementary School | Heppner | Elementary | KG-06 | 185 | · |
| Heppner Junior/Senior High School | Heppner | High | 07-12 | 171 | · |
| Irrigon Elementary School | Irrigon | Middle | 04-06 | 159 | · |
| Ione Community Charter School | Ione | Combined | KG-12 | 113 | · |
| Morrow Education Center | Irrigon | Combined | KG-12 | 62 | · |
Cities in Morrow County
About Morrow County
Morrow County is a thinly populated Oregon county of about 12,300 residents, home to 10 public schools and roughly 2,347 students.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,448 a year, roughly 10% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 10%.
For a sense of the school types, Morrow County covers 3 elementary schools (736 students), 2 middle schools (400), 3 high schools (1,036), and 2 combined or other schools.
Morrow SD 1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,234 students across Morrow County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Morrow County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,362 students to 2,347.
On allk12, the community for Morrow County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data