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#798 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 45% in state

Heritage High School

High School · Blount County · Maryville, TN

A Blount County high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3741 E Lamar Alex Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804

  • Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$12,370
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

Students at Heritage High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Heritage High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average651/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maryville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,794

Median home value

$224,400

Median rent

$1,155/mo

College educated

21.6%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics20sports offered
15 boys'·5 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Blount County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eagleton College and Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.96–11Not available743Compare →
Samuel Everett School of InnovationEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–12Not available383Compare →
William Blount High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–12Not available1,513Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Blount County

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#7 of 21
District spending per student
$12,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Heritage High School is listed in Blount County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Heritage High School

Heritage High School is a public high school in Maryville, TN, part of Blount County, serving approximately 1,061 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #798 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heritage High School

What grades does Heritage High School serve?

Heritage High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Heritage High School?

Heritage High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,061 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heritage High School rank in TN?

Heritage High School ranks #798 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Heritage High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Heritage High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Heritage High School a charter school?

No, Heritage High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Heritage High School a Title I school?

No, Heritage High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,061
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Blount County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 37804)
27,423
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
40.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37804; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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