Summary:
Zip code 37801, located in the Maryville, Tennessee area, is served by a single public high school — William Blount High School — which enrolls students in grades 9 through 12 as part of Blount County Schools. This school stands out for its strong humanities instruction, particularly in U.S. History and English II, while showing significant weaknesses in foundational math and a declining statewide ranking.
William Blount High School earned a respectable 3-star rating, but its state percentile rank has slipped from the 68th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 54th percentile in 2025–2026. The school clearly excels in U.S. History, where 68.4% of students are proficient — far above the district (58.2%) and state (42.4%). English II is also a bright spot at 62.1% proficiency, beating both the district and state averages. However, Algebra I remains a serious concern, with only 21.6% proficient versus 30.1% in the district and 32.3% statewide. On a more positive note, Algebra II improved dramatically from 18.1% to 34.6% proficiency in a single year, and 10th graders taking Algebra II posted an exceptional 84.3% proficiency rate. English I and Geometry, meanwhile, saw sharp declines year-over-year, with English I dropping 13.2 points.
Graduation rates are strong — 95.1%, outpacing the state average of 90.5% — and the dropout rate of 4.4% is well below the state's 6.7%. Chronic absenteeism, however, is elevated at 20.3%, higher than both the district (17.6%) and state (18.3%). Per-student spending is $12,223, though no comparison data is available. The school shows a pattern of contrasts: advanced math students in 10th grade thrive, while 11th graders in Geometry and Algebra II struggle significantly. Overall, William Blount High School offers solid humanities and graduation outcomes, but parents should be aware of the need for targeted support in foundational math and the recent English I decline.
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