For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,412 students in Sevier County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sevier County, TN are Seymour Junior High School, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School and Pigeon Forge Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sevier County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Sevier County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sevier County (2025)
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 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
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 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
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 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
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 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
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 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1180 Dolly Parton Pkwy
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-3150
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-3150
Gr: 7-9 | 1,040 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Sevier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 middle schools in Sevier County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sevier County, TN include Seymour Junior High School, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School and Pigeon Forge Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sevier County?
8 public middle schools are located in Sevier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sevier County?
Sevier County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Sevier County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sevier County include: Pigeon Forge Junior High School vs. Seymour Junior High School, Seymour Junior High School vs. Pigeon Forge Junior High School, Pigeon Forge Junior High School vs. Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School
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