Blount County Schools & Education
Blount County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,976
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#5
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Blount County
Measured School Summary
Blount County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,976 per pupil, Blount County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 33% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Blount County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
34 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,976
$761 above the state average
School coverage
34
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Blount County has 34 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Blount County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Blount County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 22 of 34 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#5
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Blount County
Elementary to high school visible
10,234 students
22 listed schools in this county slice.
Maryville
Elementary to high school visible
5,671 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Alcoa
Elementary to high school visible
2,211 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Blount County is the largest listed district slice, with 22 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Blount County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Blount County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Blount County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large and Diverse School Network
Blount County features a robust education system of 34 schools across three districts, serving 18,116 students. The system includes 19 elementary schools and seven middle schools, making it one of the larger networks in the region.
Three Districts Serve a Growing Population
Blount County is the largest district with 10,234 students, followed by Maryville (5,671) and Alcoa (2,211). There are no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
Suburban Living with High-Capacity Schools
Twenty schools are located in suburban areas, while 14 remain rural, providing diverse living environments for families. William Blount High School is the largest school with 1,545 students, contributing to an average school size of 549.
School Overview
Total Schools
34
in Blount County
Reported Enrollment
18,116
34 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Blount County
34 Public Schools in Blount County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 34 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Blount High School | Profile | Blount County | Maryville, 37801Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,545 |
| Maryville High School | Profile | Maryville | Maryville, 37803Suburb: Large | 10–12 | High | 1,242 |
| Heritage High School | Profile | Blount County | Maryville, 37804Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,198 |
| Coulter Grove Intermediate School | Record | Maryville | Maryville, 37804Suburb: Large | 4–7 | Middle | 881 |
| Maryville Junior High School | Record | Maryville | Maryville, 37803Suburb: Large | 8–9 | Other | 878 |
| Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School | Record | Maryville | Maryville, 37803Suburb: Large | 4–7 | Middle | 862 |
| Alcoa High School | Record | Alcoa | Alcoa, 37701Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 705 |
| Heritage Middle School | Record | Blount County | Maryville, 37804Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 665 |
| Foothills Elementary | Record | Maryville | Maryville, 37803Suburb: Large | PK–3 | Primary | 640 |
| John Sevier Elementary | Record | Maryville | Maryville, 37804Suburb: Large | PK–3 | Primary | 613 |
| Union Grove Middle School | Record | Blount County | Friendsville, 37737Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 611 |
| Eagleton College and Career Academy | Record | Blount County | Maryville, 37804Suburb: Large | 6–10 | Middle | 600 |
| Mary Blount Elementary | Record | Blount County | Maryville, 37801Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 594 |
| Alcoa Elementary | Record | Alcoa | Alcoa, 37701Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 552 |
| Carpenters Elementary School | Record | Blount County | Maryville, 37803Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 540 |
| Carpenters Middle School | Record | Blount County | Maryville, 37803Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 529 |
| Sam Houston Elementary | Record | Maryville | Maryville, 37803Suburb: Large | PK–3 | Primary | 503 |
| Eagleton Elementary | Record | Blount County | Maryville, 37804Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 482 |
| Alcoa Middle School | Record | Alcoa | Alcoa, 37701Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 481 |
| Alcoa Intermediate School | Record | Alcoa | Alcoa, 37701Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 473 |
William Blount High School
Blount County
Maryville, 37801 / Suburb: Large
Maryville High School
Maryville
Maryville, 37803 / Suburb: Large
Heritage High School
Blount County
Maryville, 37804 / Rural: Fringe
Coulter Grove Intermediate School
Maryville
Maryville, 37804 / Suburb: Large
Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School
Maryville
Maryville, 37803 / Suburb: Large
Union Grove Middle School
Blount County
Friendsville, 37737 / Rural: Fringe
Eagleton College and Career Academy
Blount County
Maryville, 37804 / Suburb: Large
Carpenters Elementary School
Blount County
Maryville, 37803 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,976
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Blount County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Blount County, Tennessee?
Blount County features a robust education system of 34 schools across three districts, serving 18,116 students. The system includes 19 elementary schools and seven middle schools, making it one of the larger networks in the region.
What are the major school districts in Blount County, Tennessee?
Blount County is the largest district with 10,234 students, followed by Maryville (5,671) and Alcoa (2,211). There are no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Blount County?
Twenty schools are located in suburban areas, while 14 remain rural, providing diverse living environments for families. William Blount High School is the largest school with 1,545 students, contributing to an average school size of 549.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.