For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,055 students in Blountville, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 179 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Blountville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Blountville, TN are Holston Elementary School, Central Heights Elementary School and Sullivan Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blountville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Blountville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Blountville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holston Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2348 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1550
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
158 Central Heights Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1575
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1575
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Sullivan Central Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
West Ridge High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
380 Lynn Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
131 Shipley Ferry Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 354-1000
Gr: K-12
Blountville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Blountville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Blountville, TN include Holston Elementary School, Central Heights Elementary School and Sullivan Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Blountville?
6 public schools are located in Blountville.
What percentage of students in Blountville go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Blountville are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blountville?
Blountville public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Blountville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Blountville include: Central Heights Elementary School vs. Holston Elementary School
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