Serving 1,468 students in grades 9-12, Morristown East High School ranks in the bottom 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 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,468 students
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morristown East High serves the eastern part of Morristown, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 98.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15 to 20-minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance from the school reaching up to 11.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morristown East High School's student population of 1,468 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,468 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
82 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Morristown East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morristown East High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1145 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Hispanic
40%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hurricanes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morristown East High School's ranking?
Morristown East High School is ranked #1145 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Morristown East High School often compared to?
Morristown East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morristown West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morristown East High School?
The graduation rate of Morristown East High School is 83%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Morristown East High School?
1,468 students attend Morristown East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Morristown East High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Morristown East High School offer ?
Morristown East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Morristown East High School part of?
Morristown East High School is part of Hamblen County School District.
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