For the 2025 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 25% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), 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 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gatlinburg Pittman 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seymour Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 North Pitner Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Grades: 7-9
| 722 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.
Seymour High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
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
| 730 students
Rank: #55.
Pigeon Forge High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Pigeon Forge Junior High School
(Math: 26% | 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
Grades: 7-9
| 517 students
Rank: #77.
Sevier County High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Dolly Parton Pkwy
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-5525
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-5525
Grades: 10-12
| 925 students
Rank: #88.
Northview Senior Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Northview Academy Ln
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-5880
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-5880
Grades: 10-12
| 612 students
Rank: #99.
Northview Junior Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2723 Northview Academy Ln
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-9994
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-9994
Grades: 7-9
| 632 students
Rank: #1010.
Gary Hardin Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Boyds Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-8338
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-8338
Grades: 6-12
| 90 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
| 1 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
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
1180 Dolly Parton Pkwy
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-3150
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-3150
Grades: 7-9
| 1,040 students
Rank: n/an/a
226 Cedar St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-5243
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-5243
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sevier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
226 Cedar St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-4671
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-4671
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
520 High St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-0311
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-0311
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
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: Northview Senior Academy vs. Gatlinburg Pittman High School, Seymour High School vs. Sevier County High School, Pigeon Forge Junior High School vs. Seymour Junior High School
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