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#1369 of 1,786 schools in TN
Morristown West High
High School · Hamblen County · Morristown, TN
A Hamblen County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
One Trojan TRL, Morristown, TN 37813
- Math 35% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Morristown West High score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Morristown West High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,252/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morristown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,783
Median home value
$158,400
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Lakeway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.1private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Morristown East HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,520 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamblen County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morristown West High is listed in Hamblen County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morristown West High
Morristown West High is a public high school in Morristown, TN, part of Hamblen County, serving approximately 1,499 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,369 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morristown West High
What grades does Morristown West High serve?
Morristown West High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Morristown West High?
Morristown West High has an enrollment of approximately 1,499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morristown West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Morristown West High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morristown West High rank in TN?
Morristown West High ranks #1,369 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Morristown West High's MySchoolScout rating?
Morristown West High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Morristown West High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morristown West High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Morristown West High a charter school?
No, Morristown West High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morristown West High a Title I school?
No, Morristown West High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hamblen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (423) 581-1600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37813)
- 17,479
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37813; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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