- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Maryville, TN
William Blount High School
Federal NCES profile for William Blount High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470030001830
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Blount High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Maryville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 1,478
- students enrolled
William Blount High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Blount High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Maryville, TN.
School address
District: Blount County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470030001830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
William Blount High School held near 1,513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 90.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 470030001830 · Maryville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,478 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (911 students)
William Blount High School held near 1,513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 90.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
William Blount High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
William Blount High School
1,478 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
911 students
- Eagleton Colle
Eagleton College and Career Academy
886 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
638 students
- Union Grove Mi
Union Grove Middle School
623 students
- Mary Blount El 590
Mary Blount Elementary
590 students
What this shows William Blount High School reports 1,478 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Blount High School compares
William Blount High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,478 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,478
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 301 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, William Blount High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Blount County reports $12,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Blount High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagleton College and Career Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Blount Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Blount High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Maryville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,478 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Blount High School
How many students attend William Blount High School?
William Blount High School has 1,478 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maryville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,545 (2022-23) → 1,513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Blount High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Blount High School is 15.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Blount High School?
The largest demographic group at William Blount High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Maryville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Blount High School?
William Blount High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Blount High School rank among high schools in Maryville?
By Resource Investment Index, William Blount High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Maryville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Maryville on the city page.
What other schools are in Blount County?
Besides William Blount High School, Blount County also operates Heritage High School (911 students), Eagleton College and Career Academy (886 students), and Heritage Middle School (638 students). See the Blount County district page for the complete list.