For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,993 students in 37862, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 139 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 37862, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37862, TN are Wearwood Elementary School, Sevier County High School and Sevierville Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37862 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37862, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37862, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wearwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Wearwood Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2252
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2252
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Sevierville Intermediate
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 High St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-8925
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-8925
Gr: 4-6 | 674 students Minority enrollment: 53%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
416 High St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-0953
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-0953
Gr: 2-3 | 526 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
1146 Blanton Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2824
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2824
Gr: PK-1 | 459 students Minority enrollment: 54%
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
Gr: PK-K | 162 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37862, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37862, TN include Wearwood Elementary School, Sevier County High School and Sevierville Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 37862?
9 public schools are located in 37862.
What percentage of students in 37862 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 37862 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37862?
37862 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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