Heritage High School is a public high school located approximately 3.5 miles outside the city of Maryville, in Blount County, Tennessee, USA, which opened in 1977. It was created through the consolidation of four community high schools into a comprehensive high school.
Serving 911 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage High School serves the northeast part of Maryville, TN, covering an area of approximately 195.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a driving time of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage High School's student population of 911 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
911 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
73 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing students to CLIMB to success
School Rankings
Heritage High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Scarlet, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Mountaineers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage High School's ranking?
Heritage High School is ranked #650 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Heritage High School often compared to?
Heritage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Blount High School, Maryville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heritage High School?
The graduation rate of Heritage High School is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Heritage High School?
911 students attend Heritage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Heritage High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Heritage High School offer ?
Heritage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage High School part of?
Heritage High School is part of Blount County School District.
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