Total enrollment
10,270
+255 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
22 schools in Blount County
Tennessee · 10,270 students · 7 cities
Blount County's public-school footprint covers 22 schools with combined enrollment of about 10,270 students, averaging 467 per school.
4-year change in Blount County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
21
+1 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Blount County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 10,270 | #16 of 135 | #891 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 21 | #15 of 135 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.2% | #74 of 123 | #4,802 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
About Blount County
Blount County is a mid-sized public-school district in Tennessee. The district operates 22 schools and hosts approximately 10,270 students.
In terms of grade levels, Blount County covers 15 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 combined or other.
Average enrollment per school in Blount County is about 467, noticeably below the Tennessee average of roughly 537.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Blount County has grew 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 10,015 students to 10,270. The school count climbed from 20 to 21 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Blount County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.