For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,570 students in Blount County, TN. The top ranked public high schools in Blount County, TN are Maryville High School, Maryville Junior High School and Samuel Everett School Of Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blount County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Blount County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public high schools.
Blount County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alcoa High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Blount County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maryville High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Lawrence Ave
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-1132
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-1132
Grades: 10-12
| 1,257 students
Rank: #22.
Maryville Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 Montvale Sta Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2070
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2070
Grades: 8-9
| 843 students
Rank: #33.
Samuel Everett School Of Innovation
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Jett Rd
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Grades: PK-12
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Alcoa High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1205 Lodge St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 983-3247
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 983-3247
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #55.
William Blount High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
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
| 1,513 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3741 E Lamar Alex Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-8110
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #77.
Eagleton College And Career Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Grades: 6-11
| 743 students
Rank: n/an/a
715 Lamar St
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-7121
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-7121
Grades: K-12
| 69 students
Blount County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Everett Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1500 Jett
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-9420
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-9420
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
520 South Washington
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4371
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4371
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
1500 Jet Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-5957
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-5957
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Blount County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Blount County, TN include Maryville High School, Maryville Junior High School and Samuel Everett School Of Innovation. Blount County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public high schools are located in Blount County?
8 public high schools are located in Blount County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blount County?
Blount County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Blount County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Blount County include: Alcoa High School vs. Maryville High School, William Blount High School vs. Heritage High School, Heritage High School vs. William Blount High School
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