Serving 950 students in grades 10-12, Sevier County High School ranks in the bottom 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 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 950 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sevier County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Sevierville, TN, covering approximately 597.7 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being 15 miles and the furthest edge extending 21.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sevier County High School's student population of 950 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
950 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
66 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Acquisition of Knowledge, Education for Life
School Rankings
Sevier County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sevier County High School is 0.50, 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
#1074 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Smoky Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sevier County High School's ranking?
Sevier County High School is ranked #1074 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sevier County High School often compared to?
Sevier County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gatlinburg Pittman High School, Pigeon Forge High School, Seymour High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sevier County High School?
The graduation rate of Sevier County High School is 89%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Sevier County High School?
950 students attend Sevier County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sevier County High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sevier County High School offer ?
Sevier County High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sevier County High School part of?
Sevier County High School is part of Sevier County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Not impressed, moved here 4 years ago from Bartlett Tn right outside of Memphis and i would have to say that the schools here are no better than there. Im not sure why teachers here have such attitudes and like tointimidate the children. And i can see why children are home schooled. Things really need to change with the staff and curriculum.
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