For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,298 students in Hamblen County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamblen County, TN are East Ridge Middle School, West View Middle School and Meadowview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamblen County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamblen County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hamblen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6595 St. Clair Rd
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
Whitesburg, TN 37891
(423) 581-3041
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
West View Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Indian Path
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-2407
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-2407
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowview Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1623 Meadowview Ln
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 581-6360
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 581-6360
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Heights Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 Lincoln Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-3200
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Hamblen County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
376 Snyder Rd
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-3785
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-3785
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Hamblen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 E Morris Bl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7700
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Lincoln Heights Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
217 Lincoln Av
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-5240
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-5240
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hamblen County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamblen County, TN include East Ridge Middle School, West View Middle School and Meadowview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamblen County?
5 public middle schools are located in Hamblen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Hamblen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hamblen County include: Lincoln Heights Middle School vs. East Ridge Middle School, Meadowview Middle School vs. West View Middle School, Meadowview Middle School vs. East Ridge Middle School
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