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Best Schools in Morristown, TN
Morristown, TN has 26 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 14,921 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Morristown exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Morristown, TN
The top high schools in Morristown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2054 Students
2. Morristown West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1506 Students
3. Morristown East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1572 Students
4. Cocke Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cocke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morristown, TN
The top middle schools in Morristown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
2. East Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
3. Lincoln Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
4. Meadowview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morristown, TN
The top elementary schools in Morristown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alpha Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 606 Students
2. Russellville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
3. Union Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
4. Witt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 215 Students
5. Centerview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cocke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 251 Students
6. Lincoln Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
7. Manley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
8. John Hay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
9. West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
10. Hillcrest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamblen County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morristown, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morristown, TN has a total population of 51,201 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morristown, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Morristown, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morristown, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morristown, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Morristown, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Morristown, TN
How many schools are in Morristown, TN?
Morristown, TN has 26 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 14,921 students in total.
How do schools in Morristown perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Morristown score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Morristown exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morristown?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
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Every school in Morristown
15 of 15 schools in Morristown carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 8C: 3D: 3
All 15 public schools we grade in Morristown. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (3)
Elementary and primary schools (8)
- Alpha Elementary
- Hillcrest Elementary
- John Hay Elementary
- Lincoln Heights Elementary
- Manley Elementary
- Union Heights Elementary
- West Elementary
- Witt Elementary
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.