For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,298 students in Hamblen County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamblen County, TN are East Ridge Middle School, West View Middle School and Lincoln Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamblen County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamblen County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hamblen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 middle schools in Hamblen County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamblen County, TN include East Ridge Middle School, West View Middle School and Lincoln Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamblen County?
5 public middle schools are located in Hamblen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Hamblen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hamblen County include: Meadowview Middle School vs. West View Middle School, Lincoln Heights Middle School vs. East Ridge Middle School, East Ridge Middle School vs. Lincoln Heights Middle School
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