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
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#56 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,596
$815 vs Tennessee median
District size
10,287 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
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 Alpha Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Hamblen County students show an average math proficiency of 37.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.0%.
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?
Alpha Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hamblen County with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Hamblen County?
Across schools in Hamblen County with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.0%. 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
Compare Hamblen County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- 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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