Hamblen County Schools & Education
Hamblen County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,268
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#36
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hamblen County
Measured School Summary
Hamblen County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,268 per pupil, Hamblen County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hamblen County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
18 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #36 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,268
$53 above the state average
School coverage
18
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hamblen County has 18 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Hamblen County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Hamblen County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#36
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Hamblen County
Elementary to high school visible
10,289 students
18 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hamblen County is the largest listed district slice, with 18 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hamblen County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hamblen County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Thriving Urban and Suburban School System
Hamblen County manages a large population of 10,289 students across 18 public schools. The infrastructure includes 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, and two major high schools. This high-capacity system is designed to serve a growing and diverse student body.
One District Driving Large-Scale Results
The Hamblen County district oversees all 18 schools and 10,289 students. No charter schools operate in the county, with the traditional district managing all public education needs. This includes one alternative school to ensure every student has a path toward graduation.
City-Focused Learning with Substantial Peer Groups
The majority of schools are located in city settings, featuring an average enrollment of 572 students. Morristown East High and Morristown West High are the largest, each hosting over 1,500 students. This environment offers students a wide range of extracurriculars and a diverse, energetic social atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Hamblen County
Reported Enrollment
10,289
18 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hamblen County
18 Public Schools in Hamblen County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown East High | Profile | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37813City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,572 |
| Morristown West High | Profile | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37813City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,506 |
| Meadowview Middle School | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37814City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 627 |
| Russellville Elementary | Record | Hamblen County | Russellville, 37860Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 624 |
| Manley Elementary | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37814City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 612 |
| Alpha Elementary | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37814City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 606 |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37813City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 604 |
| West View Middle School | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37813Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 579 |
| Lincoln Heights Middle School | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37813City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 561 |
| Lincoln Heights Elementary | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37813City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 525 |
| East Ridge Middle School | Record | Hamblen County | Whitesburg, 37891Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 498 |
| Fairview Marguerite | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37814City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 490 |
| West Elementary | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37814City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 432 |
| Union Heights Elementary | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37813Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 304 |
| John Hay Elementary | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37814City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 266 |
| Witt Elementary | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37813Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 215 |
| Whitesburg Elementary | Record | Hamblen County | Whitesburg, 37891Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 206 |
| Hamblen County Alternative School | Record | Hamblen County | Morristown, 37813City: Small | KG–12 | Alternative | 62 |
Morristown East High
Hamblen County
Morristown, 37813 / City: Small
Morristown West High
Hamblen County
Morristown, 37813 / City: Small
Russellville Elementary
Hamblen County
Russellville, 37860 / Suburb: Small
Lincoln Heights Middle School
Hamblen County
Morristown, 37813 / City: Small
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Hamblen County
Morristown, 37813 / City: Small
Union Heights Elementary
Hamblen County
Morristown, 37813 / Rural: Fringe
Hamblen County Alternative School
Hamblen County
Morristown, 37813 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,268
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Hamblen County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hamblen County, Tennessee?
Hamblen County manages a large population of 10,289 students across 18 public schools. The infrastructure includes 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, and two major high schools. This high-capacity system is designed to serve a growing and diverse student body.
What are the major school districts in Hamblen County, Tennessee?
The Hamblen County district oversees all 18 schools and 10,289 students. No charter schools operate in the county, with the traditional district managing all public education needs. This includes one alternative school to ensure every student has a path toward graduation.
What is the school experience like in Hamblen County?
The majority of schools are located in city settings, featuring an average enrollment of 572 students. Morristown East High and Morristown West High are the largest, each hosting over 1,500 students. This environment offers students a wide range of extracurriculars and a diverse, energetic social atmosphere.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.