- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morristown, TN
Morristown East High
Federal NCES profile for Morristown East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470000101935
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morristown East High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #4 of 15
- public schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,468
- students enrolled
Morristown East High has class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morristown East High ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Morristown, TN.
School address
District: Hamblen County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470000101935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Morristown East High held near 1,520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.1 → 82.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 470000101935 · Morristown, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,468 enr · 18.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown West High (1,458 students)
Morristown East High held near 1,520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.1 → 82.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Morristown East High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Morristown East High
1,468 students
- Morristown Wes
Morristown West High
1,458 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
647 students
- Manley Element
Manley Elementary
646 students
- Meadowview Mid
Meadowview Middle School
611 students
- Lincoln Height
Lincoln Heights Middle School
602 students
What this shows Morristown East High reports 1,468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morristown East High compares
Morristown East High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,468 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,468
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
576
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Morristown East High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamblen County reports $10,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morristown East High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown West High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manley Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Heights Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morristown East High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Morristown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morristown East High
How many students attend Morristown East High?
Morristown East High has 1,468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morristown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,572 (2022-23) → 1,520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morristown East High?
The student-teacher ratio at Morristown East High is 18.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morristown East High?
The largest demographic group at Morristown East High is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Morristown, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morristown East High?
Morristown East High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morristown East High rank among public schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Morristown East High ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Morristown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamblen County?
Besides Morristown East High, Hamblen County also operates Morristown West High (1,458 students), Hillcrest Elementary (647 students), and Manley Elementary (646 students). See the Hamblen County district page for the complete list.