Morristown-Hamblen High School West is a secondary school located in Morristown, Tennessee. The school incorporates grades 9–12. The mascot is the Trojan. The school colors are crimson and white. As of the 2021-2022 school year, 1,489 students were enrolled.
Serving 1,458 students in grades 9-12, Morristown West 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 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher 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: 1,458 students
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morristown West High serves the west part of Morristown, TN, covering an area of approximately 77.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morristown West High School's student population of 1,458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,458 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
94 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
Campus Size
33 acres
School Motto
CPR for life
School Rankings
Morristown West 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 West High School is 0.60, 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
#899 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Crimson and White
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: 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 #899 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morristown West High School?
The graduation rate of Morristown West High School is 87%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Morristown West High School?
1,458 students attend Morristown West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Morristown West High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Morristown West High School offer ?
Morristown West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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