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Blount County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,281 students in Blount County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Blount County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
22 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
10,281 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
688 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Blount County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.59
# American Indian Students
32 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
765 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
185 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
2%
21%
# White Students
8,973 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
87%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
277 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
183
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
800
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
733
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
810
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
763
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
778
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
746
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
750
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
777
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
851
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
846
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
761
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
754
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
729
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,220 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,695 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,220
$12,157
Spending / Student
$11,695
$11,647
Best Blount County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Samuel Everett School Of Innovation
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Jett Rd
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Grades: PK-12
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Middlesettlements
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3105 Miser Station Rd
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 983-6644
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 983-6644
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Carpenters Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
915 Huffstetler Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1490
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1490
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1535 Burnett Station Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 980-1565
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 980-1565
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 South Old Grey Ridge Rd
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1515
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1515
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #66.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4520 Wildwood Springs Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4071
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4071
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2130 Old Niles Ferry
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-0630
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-0630
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Montvale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3128 Montvale Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2666
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2666
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Friendsville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 E 4th Ave
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 980-1252
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 980-1252
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3728 Williams Mill Rd
Rockford, TN 37853
(865) 982-1415
Rockford, TN 37853
(865) 982-1415
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1111.
Carpenters Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 Huffstetler Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1414
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1414
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #1212.
William Blount High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 County Farm Rd
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 984-5500
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 984-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #1313.
Mary Blount Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 South Old Glory Rd
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 980-1430
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 980-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #1414.
Eagleton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Sam Houston School Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1455
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1455
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1515.
Heritage High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3741 E Lamar Alex Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-8110
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #1616.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3737 E Lamar Alex Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1300
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #1717.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 South Old Grey Ridge Rd
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1320
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1320
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #1818.
Lanier Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6006 Lanier Rd
Greenback, TN 37742
(865) 980-1051
Greenback, TN 37742
(865) 980-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1919.
Walland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
247 E Millers Cove Rd
Walland, TN 37886
(865) 983-2801
Walland, TN 37886
(865) 983-2801
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2020.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Tiger Dr
Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 980-1202
Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 980-1202
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-0608
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-0608
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Grades: 6-9
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blount County School District?
Blount County School District manages 22 public schools serving 10,281 students.
What is the rank of Blount County School District?
Blount County School District is ranked #59 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blount County School District?
87% of Blount County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blount County School District?
Blount County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Blount County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,695 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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