Top 10 Best Blount County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 17,376 students in Blount County, TN (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,618 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Blount County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Blount County, TN are Foothills Elementary School, Sam Houston Elementary School and Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blount County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Blount County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Blount County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Foothills Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 Sandy Springs Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 681-0364
Grades: PK-3
| 641 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sam Houston Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
330 Melrose St
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-3241
Grades: PK-3
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School
Math: 68% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
835 Montgomery Ln
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-0590
Grades: 4-7
| 845 students
Rank: #44.
John Sevier Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2001 Sequoyah Avenue
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-8551
Grades: PK-3
| 608 students
Rank: #55.
Coulter Grove Intermediate School
Math: 60% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2025 Sevierville Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-6345
Grades: 4-7
| 851 students
Rank: #66.
Samuel Everett School Of Innovation
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Jett Rd
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Grades: PK-12
| 359 students
Rank: #77.
Middlesettlements
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3105 Miser Station Rd
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 983-6644
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Carpenters Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
915 Huffstetler Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1490
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Maryville Junior High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
805 Montvale Sta Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2070
Grades: 8-9
| 904 students
Rank: #1010.
Alcoa Intermediate School
Math: 38% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1325 Springbrook Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-4767
Grades: 3-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1111.
Union Grove Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 South Old Grey Ridge Rd
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1515
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1212.
Alcoa High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1205 Lodge St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 983-3247
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: #1313.
Porter Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4520 Wildwood Springs Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4071
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2130 Old Niles Ferry
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-0630
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Montvale Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3128 Montvale Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2666
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #1616.
Maryville High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
825 Lawrence Ave
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-1132
Grades: 10-12
| 1,244 students
Rank: #1717.
Alcoa Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
532 Faraday St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5211
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Friendsville Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 E 4th Ave
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 980-1252
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Rockford Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3728 Williams Mill Rd
Rockford, TN 37853
(865) 982-1415
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #2020.
Carpenters Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
920 Huffstetler Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1414
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #2121.
William Blount High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
219 County Farm Rd
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 984-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #2222.
Mary Blount Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
131 South Old Glory Rd
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 980-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #2323.
Eagleton Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
708 Sam Houston School Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1455
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2424.
Heritage High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3741 E Lamar Alex Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #2525.
Heritage Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3737 E Lamar Alex Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #2626.
Union Grove Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
334 South Old Grey Ridge Rd
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1320
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #2727.
Walland Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
247 E Millers Cove Rd
Walland, TN 37886
(865) 983-2801
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2828.
Townsend Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Tiger Dr
Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 980-1202
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Springbrook Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-3120
Grades: PK-2
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eagleton 1 Head Start
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-0608
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Grades: 6-9
| 476 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Blount County, TN

Blount County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
1500 Jett
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-9420
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
520 South Washington
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4371
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
1500 Jet Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-5957
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Blount County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Blount County, TN include Foothills Elementary School, Sam Houston Elementary School and Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Blount County, TN?
31 public schools are located in Blount County, TN.
What percentage of students in Blount County, TN go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Blount County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blount County, TN?
Blount County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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