Serving 1,506 students in grades 9-12, Morristown West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morristown West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Morristown West High School's student population of 1,506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morristown West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morristown West High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
4%
21%
White
56%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morristown West High School's ranking?
Morristown West High School is ranked #846 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Morristown West High School often compared to?
Morristown West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morristown East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morristown West High School?
The graduation rate of Morristown West High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Morristown West High School?
1,506 students attend Morristown West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Morristown West High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morristown West High School?
Morristown West High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morristown West High School offer ?
Morristown West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morristown West High School part of?
Morristown West High School is part of Hamblen County School District.
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