Morristown West High School

One Trojan Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,489 students in grades 9-12, Morristown West High School ranks in the top 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morristown West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Morristown West High School's student population of 1,489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,489 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

Morristown West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morristown West High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#713 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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13%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morristown West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morristown West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
28%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Morristown West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Morristown West High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
62%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Morristown West High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TN.
0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Morristown West High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Morristown West High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morristown West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morristown West High School's ranking?
Morristown West High School is ranked #713 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Morristown West High School often compared to?
Morristown West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morristown East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morristown West High School?
The graduation rate of Morristown West High School is 89%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Morristown West High School?
1,489 students attend Morristown West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Morristown West High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Morristown West High School?
Morristown West High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morristown West High School offer ?
Morristown West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Morristown West High School part of?
Morristown West High School is part of Hamblen County School District.

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5   9/22/2021
I really like this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Caylem Brooks Reece

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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