For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,579 students in Hamblen County, TN (there are , serving 953 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Hamblen County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamblen County, TN are Russellville Elementary School, Whitesburg Elementary School and Lincoln Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamblen County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Hamblen County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Hamblen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russellville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5655 Old Russellville Pike
Russellville, TN 37860
(423) 586-6560
Russellville, TN 37860
(423) 586-6560
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7859 East Andrew Johnson
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 235-2547
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 235-2547
Gr: K-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Lincoln Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2062
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Talbott Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
848 Talbott Kansas Rd
Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 475-2988
Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 475-2988
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Alpha Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5620 Old Us 11e Hwy
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-3332
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-3332
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6595 St. Clair Rd
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
West View Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Indian Path
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-2407
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-2407
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Union Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3366 Tornado Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-1502
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-1502
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Manley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 West Economy Rd
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-7400
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Witt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4650 S Davy Crockett Pkwy
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2862
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2862
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
West Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 W Converse
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1263
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1263
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
John Hay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Brittain Court
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1080
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1080
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Morristown West High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Trojan Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-1600
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,499 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Heights Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
219 Lincoln Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-3200
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 S Liberty Hill Rd
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7472
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7472
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
Morristown East High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Hurricane Ln
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2543
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2543
Gr: 9-12 | 1,520 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Fairview Marguerite
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Fairview Rd
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-4098
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-4098
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Meadowview Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1623 Meadowview Ln
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 581-6360
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 581-6360
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1919.
Hamblen County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
376 Snyder Rd
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-3785
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-3785
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Hamblen County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 E Morris Bl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7700
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Lincoln Heights Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
217 Lincoln Av
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-5240
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-5240
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamblen County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Hamblen County, TN include Russellville Elementary School, Whitesburg Elementary School and Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamblen County?
19 public schools are located in Hamblen County.
What percentage of students in Hamblen County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Hamblen County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hamblen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hamblen County include: Morristown East High School vs. Morristown West High School, Morristown West High School vs. Morristown East High School, Meadowview Middle School vs. West View Middle School
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