Sevier County School District
School District · Kodak, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
29
13 elem, 8 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,911
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
29
13 elem, 8 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,911
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Sevier County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sevier County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Catons Chapel Elementary
Sevierville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Seymour Primary
Seymour · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High
Gatlinburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#65 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,911
+$1,500 vs Tennessee median
District size
14,435 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Sevier County ranks #65 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Sevier County's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Catons Chapel Elementary (9.3/10), Seymour Primary (8.7/10), and Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sevier County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 29). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catons Chapel Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Seymour Primary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Catlettsburg Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Pittman Center Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Seymour High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Boyds Creek Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Seymour Junior High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Jones Cove Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Gary Hardin Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 29 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sevier County
Sevier County is a Kodak, Tennessee school district serving 29 schools. The district educates 14,435 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $12,911 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Sevier County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Catons Chapel Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Sevier County students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 38.7%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sevier County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sevier County with test data.
Schools in Sevier County
29 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 8
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Kodak
- Total Enrollment
- 14,435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,065
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sevier County?
Sevier County has 29 schools in total — 13 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sevier County?
The average composite rating for Sevier County is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sevier County?
Sevier County spends $12,911 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sevier County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sevier County is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sevier County?
Catons Chapel Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sevier County with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Sevier County?
Across schools in Sevier County with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sevier County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Sevier County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 29 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.7%
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- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
- Carter County (15)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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