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Morrow County

Oregon · Public K-12

Morrow County, Oregon operates 10 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 2,347 students (about 235 per campus). The level mix is 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Morrow County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,347
-37 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
39%
was 42%
% Hispanic
58%
was 56%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
2 districts
Enrollment
2,347
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
White
59%
Hispanic
42%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
21%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
39%
Hispanic
58%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 9 schools in Morrow County ranked by score →

All schools (10)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Riverside Junior/Senior High SchoolBoardmanHigh07-12520·
Irrigon Junior/Senior High SchoolIrrigonHigh07-12345·
Sam Boardman Elementary SchoolBoardmanElementaryKG-06330·
Windy River Elementary SchoolBoardmanMiddle04-06241·
A C Houghton Elementary SchoolIrrigonElementaryKG-03221·
Heppner Elementary SchoolHeppnerElementaryKG-06185·
Heppner Junior/Senior High SchoolHeppnerHigh07-12171·
Irrigon Elementary SchoolIrrigonMiddle04-06159·
Ione Community Charter SchoolIoneCombinedKG-12113·
Morrow Education CenterIrrigonCombinedKG-1262·

Cities in Morrow County

Irrigon4 schoolsBoardman3 schoolsHeppner2 schoolsIone1 school

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Morrow County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,384 students to 2,347. The school count climbed from 9 to 10 across the same 7-year window.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Morrow County?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Morrow County, Oregon, with a combined enrollment of about 2,347.
How many high schools are in Morrow County?
Morrow County, Oregon has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,036 students.
How many middle schools are in Morrow County?
Morrow County, Oregon has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 400 students.
How many elementary schools are in Morrow County?
Morrow County, Oregon has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 736 students.
What is the largest school district in Morrow County?
Morrow SD 1 is the largest school district in Morrow County, serving approximately 2,234 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Morrow County?
Morrow County has roughly 12,300 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Morrow County?
Median household income in Morrow County is $75,448, above the Oregon average of $72,324. About 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Morrow County?
Approximately 10.1% of adults 25 and older in Morrow County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Morrow County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 68.8% of students in Morrow County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Oregon county average of 85.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Morrow County schools?
Across Morrow County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.

Morrow County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data