- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morristown, TN
Morristown West High
Federal NCES profile for Morristown West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470000101936
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morristown West High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #7 of 15
- public schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,458
- students enrolled
Morristown West High has class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morristown West High ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Morristown, TN.
School address
District: Hamblen County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470000101936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Morristown West High held near 1,499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.7 → 93.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 470000101936 · Morristown, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,458 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown East High (1,468 students)
Morristown West High held near 1,499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.7 → 93.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Morristown West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Eas
Morristown East High
1,468 students
- This school
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 West High reports 1,458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morristown West High compares
Morristown West 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,458 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,458
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Morristown West High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Hamblen County reports $10,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morristown West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown East High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manley Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Heights Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morristown West 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 (~1,458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Morristown West High
How many students attend Morristown West High?
Morristown West High has 1,458 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morristown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,506 (2022-23) → 1,499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morristown West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Morristown West High is 16.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morristown West High?
The largest demographic group at Morristown West High is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Morristown, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morristown West High?
Morristown West High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 West High rank among public schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Morristown West High ranks #7 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 West High, Hamblen County also operates Morristown East High (1,468 students), Hillcrest Elementary (647 students), and Manley Elementary (646 students). See the Hamblen County district page for the complete list.