Top Rankings
Sevier County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 14,304 students in Sevier County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Sevier County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
33 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
14,304 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
1,001 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Sevier County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.59
# American Indian Students
37 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
169 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,731 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
13%
# Black Students
181 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
10,952 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
77%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
224 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
235
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
1,184
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,033
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,052
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,050
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,025
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,084
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,079
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,097
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,154
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,174
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,141
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,013
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
983
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,461 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,594 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$207 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$180 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,461
$12,157
Spending / Student
$12,594
$11,647
Best Sevier County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catons Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3135 Catons Chapel Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2132
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2132
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Proffitt Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 453-4671
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 453-4671
Grades: 7-9
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Pittman Center Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2455 East Pkwy
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4515
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4515
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Northview Senior Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2719 Northview Academy Ln
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-5880
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-5880
Grades: 10-12
| 564 students
Rank: #55.
Seymour Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 Boyds Creek Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5970
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5970
Grades: K-3
| 669 students
Rank: #66.
Seymour Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 North Pitner Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Grades: 7-9
| 783 students
Rank: #77.
Boyds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1729 Indian Warpath
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 774-8285
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 774-8285
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
Rank: #88.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3293 Douglas Dam Rd
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-2415
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-2415
Grades: PK-3
| 554 students
Rank: #99.
Gatlinburg Pittman High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Proffitt Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5637
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5637
Grades: 10-12
| 388 students
Rank: #1010.
Catlettsburg Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1409 Catlettsburg Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-2171
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-2171
Grades: K-6
| 597 students
Rank: #1111.
New Center Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Old Newport Hwy
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2123
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2123
Grades: K-8
| 847 students
Rank: #1212.
Seymour Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
737 Boyds Creek Hwy
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 609-0030
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 609-0030
Grades: 4-6
| 550 students
Rank: #1313.
Sevier County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Dolly Parton Pkwy
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-5525
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: #1414.
Pigeon Forge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 Tiger Dr
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 774-5790
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 774-5790
Grades: 10-12
| 430 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Jones Cove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4554 Jones Cove Rd
Cosby, TN 37722
(865) 453-9325
Cosby, TN 37722
(865) 453-9325
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 316 students
Rank: #1717.
Sevierville Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 High St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-0311
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-0311
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #1818.
Pigeon Forge Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3003 Jess Wilson
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-4671
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-4671
Grades: 3-6
| 414 students
Rank: #1919.
Seymour High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 Boyds Creek Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-7040
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-7040
Grades: 10-12
| 694 students
Rank: #2020.
Gary Hardin Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Boyds Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-8338
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-8338
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #2121.
Wearwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3150 Wearwood Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2252
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2252
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Rank: #2222.
Sevierville Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 High St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-8925
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-8925
Grades: 3-5
| 735 students
Rank: #2323.
Pigeon Forge Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wears Valley Rd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-2401
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-2401
Grades: 7-9
| 453 students
Rank: #2424.
Northview Junior Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Northview Academy Ln
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-5880
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-5880
Grades: 7-9
| 674 students
Rank: #2525.
Northview Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3295 Douglas Dam Rd
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-7985
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-7985
Grades: 4-6
| 378 students
Rank: #2626.
Pigeon Forge Primary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1766 Waldens Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-3016
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-3016
Grades: PK-3
| 518 students
Rank: n/an/a
1395 Douglas Dam Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-5010
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-5010
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenbrier Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2851 Webb Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-8338
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-8338
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parkway Academy
Alternative School
300 Cedar St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-3908
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-3908
Grades: 3-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
226 Cedar St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-4671
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-4671
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1146 Blanton Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2824
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2824
Grades: PK-2
| 738 students
Rank: n/an/a
T Lawson Early Childhood Education Center
Special Education School
550 East Gate Rd
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-5793
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-5793
Grades: PK-K
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
226 Cedar St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-5243
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-5243
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sevier County School District?
Sevier County School District manages 33 public schools serving 14,304 students.
What is the rank of Sevier County School District?
Sevier County School District is ranked #68 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sevier County School District?
77% of Sevier County School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sevier County School District?
Sevier County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Sevier County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,594 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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