William Blount High School vs. Heritage High School
Should you attend William Blount High School or Heritage High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
William Blount High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,545 students in grades 9-12, William Blount High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 1,198 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,545 students
1,198 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#664 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
92%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
435
261
Grade 10 Students
397
268
Grade 11 Students
370
319
Grade 12 Students
343
350
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
89%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
