For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,090 students in Blountville, TN (there are , serving 179 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Blountville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Blountville, TN are Holston Elementary School, Central Heights Elementary School and Sullivan Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blountville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Blountville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Blountville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holston Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2348 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1550
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
158 Central Heights Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1575
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1575
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Sullivan Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #44.
West Ridge High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
380 Lynn Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: n/an/a
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Blountville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
155 School Ave
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1650
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1650
Grades: PK-4
| 295 students
1651 Blountville Blvd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1600
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1600
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
229 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1585
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1585
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2348 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1500
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
2348 Hwy 75 Hwy
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1731
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1731
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 794 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blountville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Blountville, TN include Holston Elementary School, Central Heights Elementary School and Sullivan Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Blountville?
5 public schools are located in Blountville.
What percentage of students in Blountville go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Blountville are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blountville?
Blountville public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Blountville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Blountville include: Central Heights Elementary School vs. Holston Elementary School, Holston Elementary School vs. Central Heights Elementary School
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