Blount County School District
School District · Maryville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
21
14 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,370
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
21
14 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,370
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#97 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,370
+$959 vs Tennessee median
District size
10,191 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
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. The district invests $12,370 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Blount County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Porter Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Blount County students show an average math proficiency of 36.6% and ELA proficiency of 35.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Blount County with test data.
Schools in Blount County
21 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Maryville
- Total Enrollment
- 10,191
- Teachers (FTE)
- 630
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Blount County?
Blount County spends $12,370 per student per year.
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 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Blount County?
Across schools in Blount County with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.5%. 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 6.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
Compare Blount County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
- Carter County (15)
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.
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