Very Good
#543 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 30% in state
Gary Hardin Academy
High School · Sevier County · Sevierville, TN
A Sevier County high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2540 Boyds Creek RD, Sevierville, TN 37876
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 24% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gary Hardin Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gary Hardin Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,616/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sevierville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,513
Median home value
$257,800
Median rent
$997/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37876; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 10–12 | 4.9 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Northview Senior AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 10–12 | 5.0 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Gatlinburg Pittman HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 10–12 | Not available | 418 | Compare → |
| Pigeon Forge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 10–12 | Not available | 455 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sevier County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #10 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gary Hardin Academy is listed in Sevier County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gary Hardin Academy
Gary Hardin Academy is a public high school in Sevierville, TN, part of Sevier County, serving approximately 90 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gary Hardin Academy
What grades does Gary Hardin Academy serve?
Gary Hardin Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Gary Hardin Academy?
Gary Hardin Academy has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Hardin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Hardin Academy is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gary Hardin Academy rank in TN?
Gary Hardin Academy ranks #543 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Gary Hardin Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gary Hardin Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gary Hardin Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gary Hardin Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Gary Hardin Academy a charter school?
No, Gary Hardin Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gary Hardin Academy a Title I school?
No, Gary Hardin Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sevier County
- Phone
- (865) 453-8338
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37876)
- 32,964
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37876; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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