For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,034 students in Blount County, TN. The top ranked public middle schools in Blount County, TN are Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School, Coulter Grove Intermediate School and Maryville Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blount County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Blount County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Blount County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
835 Montgomery Ln
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-0590
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-0590
Grades: 4-7
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Coulter Grove Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2025 Sevierville Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-6345
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-6345
Grades: 4-7
| 888 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Alcoa Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
532 Faraday St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5211
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5211
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
334 South Old Grey Ridge Rd
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1320
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1320
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #77.
Carpenters Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 Huffstetler Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1414
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1414
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #88.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3737 E Lamar Alex Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1300
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
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 middle schools in Blount County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Blount County, TN include Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School, Coulter Grove Intermediate School and Maryville Junior High School. Blount County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public middle schools are located in Blount County?
10 public middle schools are located in Blount County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blount County?
Blount County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Blount County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Blount County include: Heritage Middle School vs. Carpenters Middle School, Coulter Grove Intermediate School vs. Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School, Carpenters Middle School vs. Heritage Middle School
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