For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,140 students in Hamblen County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Hamblen County, TN are Morristown West High School, Morristown East High School and Hamblen County Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamblen County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hamblen County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Hamblen County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Morristown East High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hamblen County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 high schools in Hamblen County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Hamblen County, TN include Morristown West High School, Morristown East High School and Hamblen County Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamblen County?
3 public high schools are located in Hamblen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hamblen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hamblen County include: Morristown East High School vs. Morristown West High School, Morristown West High School vs. Morristown East High School
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