Hamblen County School District

210 East Morris Blvd
Morristown, TN 37813
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Hamblen County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,121 students in Hamblen County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Hamblen County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
10,121 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
665 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Hamblen County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TN)
#56 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hamblen County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hamblen County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hamblen County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hamblen County  School District and public school graduation rate of TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.59
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
104 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,169 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
13%
# Black Students
285 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
3%
21%
# White Students
5,921 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
58%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
72 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
558 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
265
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
748
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
726
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
714
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
757
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
757
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
760
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
732
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
760
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
759
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
899
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
759
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
761
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
724
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,968 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,512 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$12,104 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hamblen County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$106 MM
$11,597 MM
This chart display total spending of Hamblen County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,968
$12,157
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hamblen County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,512
$11,647
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hamblen County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hamblen County School District 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.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hamblen County School District?
Hamblen County School District manages 18 public schools serving 10,121 students.
What is the rank of Hamblen County School District?
Hamblen County School District is ranked #64 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamblen County School District?
58% of Hamblen County School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamblen County School District?
Hamblen County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Hamblen County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,512 is less than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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