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#1477 of 1,786 schools in TN
Sevier County High School
High School · Sevier County · Sevierville, TN
A high school in Sevierville, TN where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 Dolly Parton PKWY, Sevierville, TN 37862
- Math 18% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sevier County High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sevier County High School 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$58,110
Median home value
$283,800
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
60.5%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37862; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Academy of the SmokiesPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Parkway AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Alpha Educational Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Gary Hardin AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | Not available | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sevier County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #25 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
Sevier County High School is listed in Sevier County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sevier County High School
Sevier County High School is a public high school in Sevierville, TN, part of Sevier County, serving approximately 925 students in grades 10th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,477 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sevier County High School
What grades does Sevier County High School serve?
Sevier County High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Sevier County High School?
Sevier County High School has an enrollment of approximately 925 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sevier County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sevier County High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sevier County High School rank in TN?
Sevier County High School ranks #1,477 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Sevier County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sevier County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Sevier County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sevier County High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sevier County High School a charter school?
No, Sevier County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sevier County High School a Title I school?
No, Sevier County High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 925
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sevier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.7%
- Phone
- (865) 453-5525
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37862)
- 21,719
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 · 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 37862; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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