For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,452 students in Gatlinburg, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Gatlinburg, TN are Pittman Center Elementary School, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School and Gatlinburg Pittman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gatlinburg, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Gatlinburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gatlinburg, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittman Center Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2455 East Pkwy
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4515
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4515
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Proffitt Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 366-9110
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 366-9110
Grades: 7-9
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Gatlinburg Pittman High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Proffitt Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5637
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5637
Grades: 10-12
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Cherokee Orchard Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5076
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5076
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gatlinburg, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Gatlinburg, TN include Pittman Center Elementary School, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School and Gatlinburg Pittman High School.
How many public schools are located in Gatlinburg?
4 public schools are located in Gatlinburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gatlinburg?
Gatlinburg public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Gatlinburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gatlinburg include: Pittman Center Elementary School vs. Pi Beta Phi Elementary School, Pi Beta Phi Elementary School vs. Pittman Center Elementary School
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