For the 2025-26 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 Samuel Everett School Of Innovation, Maryville High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), 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 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alcoa High School, with 90-94% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuel Everett School Of Innovation
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Jett Rd
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Gr: PK-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Maryville High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Lawrence Ave
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-1132
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-1132
Gr: 10-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Maryville Junior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 Montvale Sta Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2070
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2070
Gr: 8-9 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Alcoa High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1205 Lodge St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 983-3247
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 983-3247
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Heritage High School
(Math: 27% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
William Blount High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 County Farm Rd
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 984-5500
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 984-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,513 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Eagleton College And Career Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Gr: 6-11 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
715 Lamar St
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-7121
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-7121
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Blount County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Everett Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1500 Jett
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-9420
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-9420
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
520 South Washington
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4371
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4371
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 Samuel Everett School Of Innovation, Maryville High School and Maryville Junior High School.
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, Heritage High School vs. William Blount High School, William Blount High School vs. Heritage High School
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