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Hamblen County

Tennessee · Public School District
18
Schools
10,289
Students
$11,692
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
94.5%
Graduation Rate
+8.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hamblen County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 10,289 students across 18 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,692 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alpha ElementaryKG–05606
Fairview MargueritePK–05490
Hillcrest ElementaryPK–05604
John Hay ElementaryKG–05266
Lincoln Heights ElementaryPK–05525
Manley ElementaryPK–05612
Russellville ElementaryPK–05624
Union Heights ElementaryPK–05304
West ElementaryPK–05432
Whitesburg ElementaryKG–05206
Witt ElementaryPK–05215
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Ridge Middle School06–08498
Lincoln Heights Middle School06–08561
Meadowview Middle School06–08627
West View Middle School06–08579
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Morristown East High09–121,572
Morristown West High09–121,506
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hamblen County Alternative SchoolKG–1262
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,692-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
29%
State
48.5%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal
22.4%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
10,289
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.5%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.5% graduation rate — 8.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,692, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County has 18 public schools, serving a total of 10,289 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hamblen County?
The graduation rate is 94.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hamblen County spend per student?
Hamblen County spends $11,692 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Hamblen County?
No, Hamblen County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hamblen County serve?
Hamblen County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hamblen County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hamblen County is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.