Excellent
#160 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 9% in state
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High
Middle School · Sevier County · Gatlinburg, TN
A Sevier County middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.
150 Proffitt RD, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Math 53% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 45% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,438/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gatlinburg), 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
$63,133
Median home value
$275,000
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Sevier County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Junior AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–9 | Not available | 632 | Compare → |
| Seymour Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–9 | Not available | 722 | 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
- #3 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
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High is listed in Sevier County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High is a public middle school in Gatlinburg, TN, part of Sevier County, serving approximately 403 students in grades 7th-9th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High
What grades does Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High serve?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High rank in TN?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High ranks #160 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High a charter school?
No, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High a Title I school?
No, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sevier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (865) 366-9110
- Area population (ZIP 37738)
- 5,269
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 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.
- 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 37738; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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