Summary:
Morrison, Tennessee, is served by a single public school, Morrison Elementary School, which serves Pre-K through 8th grade and is part of Warren County Schools. Because there is only one school in the city, it is the sole option for local families, and its performance directly shapes the educational experience for all students in the area.
Morrison Elementary is a mixed picture. The school has some genuine bright spots: 4th graders exceed both district and state averages in math and ELA, and 7th and 8th graders perform notably well in social studies and science. In 8th grade, math proficiency sits 12 points above the district rate, and science results are above the state average. The school also excels at attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.5%—roughly half the state average. However, these strengths are offset by serious struggles in early grades. Only 13.5% of 3rd graders are proficient in math, compared to 42.6% statewide, and 5th grade science proficiency is just 16.2% versus 46.5% statewide. Overall, the school’s all-grade proficiency rates in math, ELA, science, and social studies all trail both the district and state averages.
Morrison’s state ranking has been volatile, moving from the 25th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 31st percentile in 2024–2025, then falling back to the 22nd percentile in 2025–2026. This inconsistency likely reflects the school’s small enrollment and changing cohorts. Per-student spending is $12,764, a substantial investment that parents may want to weigh against the uneven academic results. For families considering Morrison, the school offers strong attendance and some excellent grade-level outcomes, but early-grade math and 5th grade science are clear areas of concern that deserve attention.
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