Serving 693 students in grades 10-12, Seymour 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 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Seymour High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Seymour, TN, encompassing approximately 597.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 30.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seymour High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Seymour High School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Acquisition of Knowledge, Education for Life
School Rankings
Seymour 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 Seymour High School is 0.20, 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
#717 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour High School's ranking?
Seymour High School is ranked #717 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Seymour High School often compared to?
Seymour High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sevier County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seymour High School?
The graduation rate of Seymour High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Seymour High School?
693 students attend Seymour High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Seymour High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Seymour High School offer ?
Seymour High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seymour High School part of?
Seymour High School is part of Sevier County School District.
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