For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,579 students in Hamblen County, TN (there are 7 private schools, serving 953 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Hamblen County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamblen County, TN are Alpha Elementary School, Russellville Elementary School and Lincoln Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamblen County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Hamblen County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hamblen County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alpha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5620 Old Us 11e Hwy
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-3332
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-3332
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Russellville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5655 Old Russellville Pike
Russellville, TN 37860
(423) 586-6560
Russellville, TN 37860
(423) 586-6560
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Lincoln Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2062
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2062
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Whitesburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7859 East Andrew Johnson
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 235-2547
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 235-2547
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
Union Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3366 Tornado Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-1502
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Talbott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
848 Talbott Kansas Rd
Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 475-2988
Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 475-2988
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #77.
East Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6595 St. Clair Rd
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #88.
Manley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 West Economy Rd
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-7400
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #99.
John Hay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Brittain Court
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1080
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1080
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1010.
West View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Indian Path
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-2407
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-2407
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 W Converse
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1263
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1263
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Witt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4650 S Davy Crockett Pkwy
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2862
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2862
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #1313.
Morristown West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One Trojan Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-1600
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,506 students
Rank: #1414.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 S Liberty Hill Rd
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7472
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7472
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1515.
Morristown East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Hurricane Ln
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2543
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2543
Grades: 9-12
| 1,572 students
Rank: #1616.
Fairview Marguerite
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Fairview Rd
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-4098
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-4098
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1717.
Meadowview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1623 Meadowview Ln
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 581-6360
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 581-6360
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 Lincoln Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-3200
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Rank: #1919.
Hamblen County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
376 Snyder Rd
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-3785
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-3785
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Hamblen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 E Morris Bl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7700
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Lincoln Heights Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
217 Lincoln Av
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-5240
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-5240
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamblen County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Hamblen County, TN include Alpha Elementary School, Russellville Elementary School and Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamblen County?
19 public schools are located in Hamblen County.
What percentage of students in Hamblen County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Hamblen County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hamblen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hamblen County include: Morristown East High School vs. Morristown West High School, Morristown West High School vs. Morristown East High School, Lincoln Heights Middle School vs. East Ridge Middle School
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