Public schools in Morristown, TN
15 open public schools with an address in Morristown, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,956
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Morristown public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Morristown, TN: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,956 students, an average of 597 per school. The largest campus is Morristown East High School (1,468 students), and the largest elementary school is Hillcrest Elementary School (647).
Every listed school belongs to Hamblen County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Morristown
Elementary schools in Morristown
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Elementary School Hamblen County Schools | KG–05 | 595 | — | |
| Fairview Marguerite School Hamblen County Schools | PK–05 | 490 | — | |
| Hillcrest Elementary School Hamblen County Schools | PK–05 | 647 | — | |
| John Hay Elementary School Hamblen County Schools | KG–05 | 269 | — | |
| Lincoln Heights Elementary School Hamblen County Schools | PK–05 | 565 | — | |
| Manley Elementary School Hamblen County Schools | PK–05 | 646 | — | |
| Union Heights Elementary School Hamblen County Schools | PK–05 | 290 | — | |
| West Elementary School Hamblen County Schools | PK–05 | 466 | — | |
| Witt Elementary School Hamblen County Schools | PK–05 | 225 | — |
Middle schools in Morristown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Heights Middle School Hamblen County Schools | 06–08 | 602 | — | |
| Meadowview Middle School Hamblen County Schools | 06–08 | 611 | — | |
| West View Middle School Hamblen County Schools | 06–08 | 581 | — |
High schools in Morristown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown East High School Hamblen County Schools | 09–12 | 1,468 | — | |
| Morristown West High School Hamblen County Schools | 09–12 | 1,458 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Morristown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamblen County Alternative School Hamblen County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 43 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.7%
- Hispanic39.4%
- Black3.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Morristown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,956 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Morristown
How many public schools are in Morristown, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Morristown: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,956 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Morristown?
All listed public schools with an address in Morristown belong to Hamblen County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Morristown?
Morristown East High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Morristown, with 1,468 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Morristown?
No school with an address in Morristown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Morristown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities