6.4avg / 10

Blount County School District

School District · Maryville, Tennessee

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 10,191

Teachers (FTE): 630

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

14 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

10,191

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

14 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

10,191

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

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How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#80 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,370

+$959 vs Tennessee median

District size

10,191 students

Much larger than Tennessee median

The short answer

Blount County ranks #80 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Blount County's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Porter Elementary (9.2/10), Friendsville Elementary (8.0/10), and Middlesettlements (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Blount County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Porter Elementary	9.2 / 10	Elementary	—	226
2	Friendsville Elementary	8.0 / 10	Elementary	—	208
3	Middlesettlements	7.7 / 10	Elementary	—	372
4	Townsend Elementary	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	101
5	Fairview Elementary	7.2 / 10	Elementary	—	305
6	Montvale Elementary	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	309
7	Heritage High School	6.7 / 10	High	—	1,061
8	Samuel Everett School of Innovation	6.5 / 10	Other	—	383
9	Walland Elementary School	6.5 / 10	Elementary	—	297
10	Carpenters Elementary School	6.4 / 10	Elementary	—	556

See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Blount County

Blount County is a Maryville, Tennessee school district serving 21 schools.The district educates 10,191 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $12,370 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Blount County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Porter Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Blount County students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.0%.

The district includes 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Blount County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency41.6%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency41.0%

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Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Blount County with test data.

District Details

State: Tennessee
City: Maryville
Total Enrollment: 10,191
Teachers (FTE): 630
District spending per student: $12,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Blount County?

Blount County has 21 schools in total — 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Blount County?

The average composite rating for Blount County is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Blount County?

Blount County's district-level spending was $12,370 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Blount County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Blount County is 16.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Blount County?

Porter Elementary is the highest-rated school in Blount County with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Blount County?

Across schools in Blount County with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Blount County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Blount County has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 21 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.4/10
Math Proficiency: 41.6%
ELA Proficiency: 41.0%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.