Photo: AppalachianCentrist · CC BY-SA 4.0Morristown’s public schools score below 56% of Tennessee districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Morristown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Morristown’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 220 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Morristown’s, its schools beat 50%, higher than their 44% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 37% and 31% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,169 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Aliyah Academy (private), Cornerstone Christian Academy - LCS (private), All Saints' Episcopal School (private), Morristown Covenant Academy (private), Tabernacle Christian School (private), Faith Christian Academy (private) and Avenue Child Enrichment Center (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Morristown’s grade
C+: better than 44% of Tennessee school districts, #120 of 176 Tennessee towns. Both inputs trail the Tennessee average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Morristown, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Morristown · depends on your address
Meadowview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 611 students
Lincoln Heights Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 602 students
West View Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 581 students
7th grade in Morristown · depends on your address
Meadowview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 611 students
Lincoln Heights Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 602 students
West View Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 581 students
8th grade in Morristown · depends on your address
Meadowview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 611 students
Lincoln Heights Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 602 students
West View Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 581 students
9th grade in Morristown · depends on your address
Morristown East High
Grades 9–12 · 1,468 students
Morristown West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,458 students
10th grade in Morristown · depends on your address
Morristown East High
Grades 9–12 · 1,468 students
Morristown West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,458 students
11th grade in Morristown · depends on your address
Morristown East High
Grades 9–12 · 1,468 students
Morristown West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,458 students
12th grade in Morristown · depends on your address
Morristown East High
Grades 9–12 · 1,468 students
Morristown West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,458 students
Morristown’s public schools are run by Hamblen County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Morristown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Morristown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown | C+ | Hamblen County |
| Jefferson City | B | Jefferson County |
Every school in Morristown
20 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Morristown’s schools
Are Morristown’s schools good?
On Tennessee’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Morristown children attend score below 56% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #120 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 50%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Morristown in?
Hamblen County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,300 students in 18 schools (2024–25).
Where do Morristown kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Morristown East High and Morristown West High.
What is Morristown’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Hamblen County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Morristown spend per student?
$11,169 in Hamblen County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Morristown?
Yes: Aliyah Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 3,119 students), Cornerstone Christian Academy - LCS (religious, grades PK–5, 536 students), All Saints' Episcopal School (religious, grades PK–8, 147 students), Morristown Covenant Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 103 students), Tabernacle Christian School (religious, grades 2–12, 29 students), Faith Christian Academy (religious, grades 1–12, 27 students) and Avenue Child Enrichment Center (religious, grades K, 11 students).
Parents talk
What Morristown families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Morristown → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.