Serving 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Seymour Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seymour Primary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Seymour, TN, encompassing approximately 597.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 30.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour Primary's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Seymour Primary 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 Primary is 0.13, 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
#797 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
93%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour Primary's ranking?
Seymour Primary is ranked #797 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Seymour Primary often compared to?
Seymour Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Boyds Creek Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Seymour Primary?
697 students attend Seymour Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Seymour Primary students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Seymour Primary offer ?
Seymour Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seymour Primary part of?
Seymour Primary is part of Sevier County School District.
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