For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 6,552 students in Sevier County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sevier County, TN are Seymour Junior High 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.
Sevier County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Sevier County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Sevier County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seymour High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sevier County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seymour Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 North Pitner Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Gr: 7-9 | 713 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Proffitt Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 366-9110
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 366-9110
Gr: 7-9 | 377 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Gatlinburg Pittman High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Proffitt Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5637
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5637
Gr: 10-12 | 409 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Seymour High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 Boyds Creek Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-7040
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-7040
Gr: 10-12 | 693 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Pigeon Forge High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 Tiger Dr
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 774-5790
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 774-5790
Gr: 10-12 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Sevier County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Dolly Parton Pkwy
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-5525
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-5525
Gr: 10-12 | 950 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Pigeon Forge Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wears Valley Rd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-2401
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-2401
Gr: 7-9 | 495 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Northview Senior Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Northview Academy Ln
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-5880
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-5880
Gr: 10-12 | 586 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Northview Junior Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2723 Northview Academy Ln
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-9994
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-9994
Gr: 7-9 | 602 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Gary Hardin Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Boyds Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-8338
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-8338
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Parkway Academy
Alternative School
300 Cedar St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-3908
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-3908
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1180 Dolly Parton Pkwy
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-3150
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-3150
Gr: 7-9 | 1,029 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Sevier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
226 Cedar St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-4671
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-4671
Gr: K-12
520 High St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-0311
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-0311
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sevier County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sevier County, TN include Seymour Junior High School, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School and Gatlinburg Pittman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sevier County?
14 public high schools are located in Sevier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sevier County?
Sevier County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sevier County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sevier County include: Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School vs. Pigeon Forge Junior High School, Seymour High School vs. Sevier County High School, Seymour Junior High School vs. Pigeon Forge Junior High School
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