Top 10 Best Hamblen County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,398 students in Hamblen County, TN (there are 7 private schools, serving 805 private students). 93% 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 Russellville Elementary School, Union Heights Elementary School and Alpha 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 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hamblen County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Hamblen County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russellville Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5655 Old Russellville Pike
Russellville, TN 37860
(423) 586-6560
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Union Heights Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3366 Tornado Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Alpha Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5620 Old Us 11e Hwy
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-3332
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
Manley Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
551 West Economy Rd
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Talbott Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
848 Talbott Kansas Rd
Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 475-2988
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #66.
Whitesburg Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7859 East Andrew Johnson
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 235-2547
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John Hay Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Brittain Court
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1080
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Witt Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4650 S Davy Crockett Pkwy
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2862
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 Lincoln Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2062
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1010.
East Ridge Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6595 St. Clair Rd
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #1111.
West View Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Indian Path
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-2407
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #1212.
West Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
235 W Converse
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1263
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1313.
Morristown West High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
One Trojan Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,489 students
Rank: #1414.
Morristown East High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
One Hurricane Ln
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2543
Grades: 9-12
| 1,612 students
Rank: #1515.
Fairview Marguerite
Math: 28% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2125 Fairview Rd
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-4098
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1616.
Meadowview Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1623 Meadowview Ln
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 581-6360
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Heights Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Lincoln Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #1818.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
407 S Liberty Hill Rd
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7472
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hamblen County Alternative School
Alternative School
376 Snyder Rd
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-3785
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hamblen County, TN

Hamblen County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
210 E Morris Bl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
217 Lincoln Av
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 Russellville Elementary School, Union Heights Elementary School and Alpha Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamblen County, TN?
19 public schools are located in Hamblen County, TN.
What percentage of students in Hamblen County, TN go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hamblen County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamblen County, TN?
Hamblen County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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