Maryville High School is a three-year public high school with grades 10–12. It was founded in 1918 in Maryville, Tennessee and is a part of the Maryville City Schools system. In the 2009–2010 year, there were approximately 1,558 students enrolled, and the senior class consisted of 352 students.
Serving 1,257 students in grades 10-12, Maryville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maryville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Maryville High School's student population of 1,257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1918
School Rankings
Maryville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maryville High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#212 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
83%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maryville High School's ranking?
Maryville High School is ranked #212 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Maryville High School often compared to?
Maryville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage High School, William Blount High School, Alcoa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maryville High School?
The graduation rate of Maryville High School is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Maryville High School?
1,257 students attend Maryville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Maryville High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maryville High School?
Maryville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maryville High School offer ?
Maryville High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maryville High School part of?
Maryville High School is part of Maryville School District.
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