How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Blount County | Knox County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Maryville, Tennessee | Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Total Enrollment | 10,234 | 60,609 |
| Number of Schools | 21 | 91 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Blount County | Knox County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,120 | $11,040 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| State Revenue | 39.9% | 35.6% |
| Local Revenue | 44.3% | 49.9% |
Blount County
Federal State Local
Knox County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Blount County | Knox County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.8% | 59.1% |
| African American | 2.3% | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% | 15.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Blount County | Knox County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 246 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 15 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 495.8:1 | 386.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2.7% | 34.8% |
School Types
Blount County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Knox County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.