Gatlinburg-Pittman High School is a public high school located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA. Current enrollment is estimated at 628 students in grades 10 to 12. It serves Gatlinburg, the neighboring town of Pittman Center and a portion of the community of Cosby, and is a part of the Sevier County school system.
Serving 409 students in grades 10-12, Gatlinburg Pittman 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 22% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gatlinburg Pittman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gatlinburg Pittman High School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gatlinburg Pittman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gatlinburg Pittman High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
23%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
69%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Highlander
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gatlinburg Pittman High School's ranking?
Gatlinburg Pittman High School is ranked #653 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Gatlinburg Pittman High School often compared to?
Gatlinburg Pittman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sevier County High School, Pigeon Forge High School, Northview Senior Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gatlinburg Pittman High School?
The graduation rate of Gatlinburg Pittman High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gatlinburg Pittman High School?
409 students attend Gatlinburg Pittman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gatlinburg Pittman High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Gatlinburg Pittman High School offer ?
Gatlinburg Pittman High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gatlinburg Pittman High School part of?
Gatlinburg Pittman High School is part of Sevier County School District.
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