Hamblen County School District
School District · Morristown, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,596
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,596
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Hamblen County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hamblen County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Morristown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Alpha Elementary
Morristown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Russellville Elementary
Russellville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#69 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,596
$815 vs Tennessee median
District size
10,287 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Hamblen County ranks #69 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Hamblen County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Heights Elementary (8.4/10), Alpha Elementary (8.2/10), and Russellville Elementary (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hamblen County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Heights Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Alpha Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Russellville Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Witt Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | West Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Union Heights Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Whitesburg Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | East Ridge Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | West View Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln Heights Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hamblen County
Hamblen County is a Morristown, Tennessee school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 10,287 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $10,596 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Hamblen County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Heights Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Hamblen County students show an average math proficiency of 43.1% and ELA proficiency of 41.5%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hamblen County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hamblen County with test data.
Schools in Hamblen County
18 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Morristown
- Total Enrollment
- 10,287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 666
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hamblen County?
The average composite rating for Hamblen County is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County spends $10,596 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamblen County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hamblen County is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hamblen County?
Lincoln Heights Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hamblen County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Hamblen County?
Across schools in Hamblen County with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hamblen County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Hamblen County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.5%
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- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
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- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
- Carter County (15)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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