Sevier County Schools & Education
Sevier County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,795
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#64
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sevier County
Measured School Summary
Sevier County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,795 per pupil, Sevier County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sevier County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
32 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #64 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
2.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,795
$580 above the state average
School coverage
32
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Sevier County has 32 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Sevier County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Sevier County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 32 of 32 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#64
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Sevier County
Elementary to high school visible
14,455 students
32 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Sevier County is the largest listed district slice, with 32 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Sevier County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Sevier County, Tennessee
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Education at the Gateway to the Smokies
Sevier County maintains 32 public schools that serve a total of 14,455 students under a single district. The system features 14 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 8 high schools, along with specialized education facilities. This robust infrastructure supports a geographically diverse region with varied educational needs.
Unified District Serving a Large Population
The Sevier County district manages all 32 schools, including 2 alternative schools and 1 special education facility. Sevier County High School is the largest anchor of the system with 1,248 students. While the system is large, there are no charter schools, keeping the focus on a singular, unified public district.
Predominantly Rural and Town Settings
The district's character is defined by its 17 rural and 10 town-based schools, with only 5 schools in suburban areas. An average school size of 482 students provides a mid-range environment that avoids the overcrowding found in larger metro areas. Popular primary schools like New Center Elementary serve 855 students, acting as major community anchors.
School Overview
Total Schools
32
in Sevier County
Reported Enrollment
14,455
32 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Sevier County
32 Public Schools in Sevier County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 32 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County High School | Profile | Sevier County | Sevierville, 37862Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,248 |
| New Center Elementary | Record | Sevier County | Sevierville, 37876Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 855 |
| Seymour Junior High | Record | Sevier County | Seymour, 37865Suburb: Large | 7–9 | Middle | 766 |
| Sevierville Primary | Record | Sevier County | Sevierville, 37862Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 751 |
| Sevierville Middle School | Record | Sevier County | Sevierville, 37862Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 737 |
| Sevierville Intermediate | Record | Sevier County | Sevierville, 37862Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 715 |
| Seymour High School | Record | Sevier County | Seymour, 37865Suburb: Large | 10–12 | High | 706 |
| Northview Junior Academy | Record | Sevier County | Kodak, 37764Rural: Fringe | 7–9 | Middle | 664 |
| Seymour Primary | Record | Sevier County | Seymour, 37865Suburb: Large | KG–3 | Primary | 657 |
| Catlettsburg Elementary School | Record | Sevier County | Sevierville, 37876Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 614 |
| Northview Primary | Record | Sevier County | Kodak, 37764Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 597 |
| Northview Senior Academy | Record | Sevier County | Kodak, 37764Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | High | 585 |
| Seymour Intermediate | Record | Sevier County | Seymour, 37865Suburb: Large | 4–6 | Middle | 558 |
| Pigeon Forge Primary | Record | Sevier County | Sevierville, 37876Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 540 |
| Pigeon Forge Junior High School | Record | Sevier County | Pigeon Forge, 37863Town: Fringe | 7–9 | Middle | 457 |
| Pigeon Forge High School | Record | Sevier County | Pigeon Forge, 37863Town: Fringe | 10–12 | High | 432 |
| Boyds Creek Elementary School | Record | Sevier County | Sevierville, 37876Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 429 |
| Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High | Record | Sevier County | Gatlinburg, 37738Rural: Distant | 7–9 | Middle | 418 |
| Gatlinburg Pittman High | Record | Sevier County | Gatlinburg, 37738Rural: Distant | 10–12 | High | 401 |
| Pigeon Forge Intermediate | Record | Sevier County | Pigeon Forge, 37863Town: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 388 |
Sevier County High School
Sevier County
Sevierville, 37862 / Town: Fringe
Catlettsburg Elementary School
Sevier County
Sevierville, 37876 / Rural: Fringe
Pigeon Forge Junior High School
Sevier County
Pigeon Forge, 37863 / Town: Fringe
Boyds Creek Elementary School
Sevier County
Sevierville, 37876 / Rural: Fringe
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High
Sevier County
Gatlinburg, 37738 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,795
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Sevier County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sevier County, Tennessee?
Sevier County maintains 32 public schools that serve a total of 14,455 students under a single district. The system features 14 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 8 high schools, along with specialized education facilities. This robust infrastructure supports a geographically diverse region with varied educational needs.
What are the major school districts in Sevier County, Tennessee?
The Sevier County district manages all 32 schools, including 2 alternative schools and 1 special education facility. Sevier County High School is the largest anchor of the system with 1,248 students. While the system is large, there are no charter schools, keeping the focus on a singular, unified public district.
What is the school experience like in Sevier County?
The district's character is defined by its 17 rural and 10 town-based schools, with only 5 schools in suburban areas. An average school size of 482 students provides a mid-range environment that avoids the overcrowding found in larger metro areas. Popular primary schools like New Center Elementary serve 855 students, acting as major community anchors.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.