Gatlinburg Pittman High

Gatlinburg Pittman High serves 418 students in grades 10-12 in the scenic mountain community of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This regular public high school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1 with 32 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school earns a solid 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #410 out of 1,796 Tennessee high schools, placing it in the 77th percentile statewide.

Academic performance shows particular strength in English Language Arts, where 47% of students score proficient or above, while math presents opportunities for growth with 20% proficiency. Social studies falls in between at 33% proficiency. Students at Gatlinburg Pittman High come from a community where the median household income is $55,280 and the median home value is $261,700.

About 26% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate stands at 14%. The school's ZIP code area has a population of 5,197 residents. Located in rural Sevier County on Proffitt Road, Gatlinburg Pittman High sits in the heart of one of Tennessee's most beloved tourist destinations, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Located in a rural area, Gatlinburg Pittman High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.