At a glance
Reported students
1,458
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 414 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
573
Morristown West High School: 1,458 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,495
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Morristown West High School
Morristown West High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Morristown. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Hamblen County Schools. NCES reports 1,458 students for 2024–25.
Among 414 high schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.4%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Morristown West High School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.9%
- Hispanic34.4%
- Black4.4%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
18 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hamblen County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Morristown East High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,468 reported students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
647 reported students
Manley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
646 reported students
Meadowview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
611 reported students
Lincoln Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
602 reported students
Russellville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
601 reported students
Public schools near Morristown West High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Heights Middle School Middle · Hamblen County Schools | 06–08 | 602 | 0.6 mi |
| Lincoln Heights Elementary School Elementary · Hamblen County Schools | PK–05 | 565 | 0.7 mi |
| Morristown East High School High · Hamblen County Schools | 09–12 | 1,468 | 1.1 mi |
| Hillcrest Elementary School Elementary · Hamblen County Schools | PK–05 | 647 | 1.5 mi |
| West Elementary School Elementary · Hamblen County Schools | PK–05 | 466 | 1.7 mi |
| Manley Elementary School Elementary · Hamblen County Schools | PK–05 | 646 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Morristown West High School
What grades does Morristown West High School serve?
Morristown West High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hamblen County Schools.
How many students attend Morristown West High School?
Morristown West High School reported 1,458 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 414 Tennessee high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,495 students.
Is Morristown West High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Morristown West High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hamblen County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Morristown West High School in?
Morristown West High School is part of Hamblen County Schools, based in Morristown, TN, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Morristown West High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Heights Middle School (0.6 mi), Lincoln Heights Elementary School (0.7 mi), Morristown East High School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.