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18 schools in Hamblen County

Tennessee · 10,300 students · 3 cities

Of all public K-12 schools in Tennessee, 18 sit under Hamblen County, with combined enrollment of roughly 10,300 students (11 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high).

4-year change in Hamblen County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,300
+90 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
18
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Hamblen County ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
10,300#15 of 135#888 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
18#17 of 135N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
58.6%#19 of 123#1,825 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

About Hamblen County

Across 18 schools, Hamblen County serves about 10,300 students in Tennessee. By footprint it is a compact district.

For a sense of the school types, Hamblen County covers 11 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 10,210 students in SY 2020-21 versus 10,300 in SY 2024-25. Hamblen County now counts 18 public schools, up from 17 in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Hamblen County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County operates 18 public K-12 schools in Tennessee, serving approximately 10,300 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County includes 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in Hamblen County?
Morristown East High is the largest public school in Hamblen County by enrollment, with approximately 1,468 students.
What grade levels does Hamblen County serve?
Hamblen County serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 18 schools.
What cities does Hamblen County serve?
Hamblen County operates schools in Morristown, Russellville, Whitesburg across Tennessee.