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Blount County

Tennessee · Public School District
22
Schools
10,234
Students
$12,120
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Blount County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 10,234 students across 22 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,120 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools4 schools
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Heritage High School09–121,198
William Blount High School09–121,545
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eagleton 1 Head StartPK–PK0
Samuel Everett School of InnovationPK–12369
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,120-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
44%
State
39.9%
Local (property tax)
44.3%
Federal
15.8%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (44%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
10,234
Students
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,120, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blount County?
Blount County has 22 public schools, serving a total of 10,234 students.
What is the graduation rate for Blount County?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Blount County spend per student?
Blount County spends $12,120 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Blount County?
No, Blount County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Blount County serve?
Blount County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Blount County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Blount County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.