For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,034 students in Blount County, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blount County, TN are Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School, Coulter Grove Intermediate School and Samuel Everett School Of Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blount County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Blount County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Blount County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
835 Montgomery Ln
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-0590
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-0590
Gr: 4-7 | 879 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Coulter Grove Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2025 Sevierville Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-6345
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-6345
Gr: 4-7 | 902 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Samuel Everett School Of Innovation
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Jett Rd
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Gr: PK-12 | 415 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Maryville Junior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 Montvale Sta Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2070
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2070
Gr: 8-9 | 886 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Alcoa Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
532 Faraday St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5211
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5211
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
334 South Old Grey Ridge Rd
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1320
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1320
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Carpenters Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 Huffstetler Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1414
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1414
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3737 E Lamar Alex Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1300
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 638 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Eagleton College And Career Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Gr: 6-12 | 886 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
520 S Washington St
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-7121
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-7121
Gr: 4-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Blount County, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blount County, TN include Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School, Coulter Grove Intermediate School and Samuel Everett School Of Innovation.
How many public middle schools are located in Blount County?
10 public middle schools are located in Blount County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blount County?
Blount County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Blount County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Blount County include: Union Grove Middle School vs. Alcoa Middle School, Heritage Middle School vs. Carpenters Middle School, Carpenters Middle School vs. Heritage Middle School
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