Serving 1,478 students in grades 9-12, William Blount 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 26% (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 14% 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: 1,478 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Blount High School serves the western part of Maryville, TN, covering an area of approximately 193.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located nearly 19.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Blount High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William Blount High School's student population of 1,478 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,478 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
90 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
William Blount 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 William Blount High School is 0.26, 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
#684 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
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)
46%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-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)19.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Governors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Blount High School's ranking?
William Blount High School is ranked #684 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are William Blount High School often compared to?
William Blount High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage High School, Maryville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% 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 William Blount High School?
The graduation rate of William Blount High School is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend William Blount High School?
1,478 students attend William Blount High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of William Blount High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does William Blount High School offer ?
William Blount High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Blount High School part of?
William Blount High School is part of Blount County School District.
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