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#270 of 284 private schools in TN

Seymour Community Christian School

School

994 S OLD SEVIERVILLE PIKE, Seymour, TN 37865

Private

Enrollment

89

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Tennessee private schools

#270 of 284

In Seymour

#2 of 2

public schools

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Seymour Community Christian School

4.5/10

School in Seymour · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Seymour Junior High

7.5/10

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7.9/10

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About Seymour Community Christian School

Seymour Community Christian School is a private school in Seymour, TN. Seymour Community Christian School serves approximately 89 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Seymour Community Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 284 private schools in TN.

How it compares1.9 pts below TN schools
  • This school 4.5 · Below Average
  • TN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 89 students, Seymour Community Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Seymour Community Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Seymour Community Christian School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Seymour, TN

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
This School
vs
15:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
89
This School
vs
603
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.5
This School
vs
7.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 96.6% vs 0%
Black 3.4% vs 0%
Seymour Community Christian School Seymour Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Seymour Community Christian School (this school) 4.5
Seymour Junior High 7.5
Seymour High School 7.9
Seymour Primary 8.7
Seymour Intermediate 6.1
Prospect Elementary School 6.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 7%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Enrollment 89
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 96.6%
Black 3.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

994 S OLD SEVIERVILLE PIKE, Seymour, TN 37865

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Seymour Community Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Porter Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 7.9 miles away, in nearby Maryville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Seymour Primary (rated 8.7/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, New Hopewell Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Knoxville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Seymour, see our Seymour schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Seymour Junior High Seymour 1.6 mi 7.5
Seymour High School Seymour 1.7 mi 7.9
THE KING'S ACADEMY Seymour 1.9 mi 6.7
Seymour Primary Seymour 1.8 mi 8.7
Seymour Intermediate Seymour 1.9 mi 6.1
Gap Creek Elementary Knoxville 2.7 mi 7.7
New Hopewell Elementary Knoxville 3.4 mi 8.3
Prospect Elementary School Seymour 3.6 mi 6.4
Gary Hardin Academy Sevierville 6.3 mi 7.4
Boyds Creek Elementary School Sevierville 6.5 mi 7.9
South Doyle High School Knoxville 6.3 mi 3.6
Career Magnet Academy Knoxville 8.0 mi 7.6
MEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Knoxville 7.3 mi 7.0
Bonny Kate Elementary Knoxville 7.0 mi 6.8
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School Knoxville 7.7 mi 7.5
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School Knoxville 7.7 mi 7.1
Porter Elementary Maryville 7.9 mi 9.2
Mooreland Heights Elementary Knoxville 7.4 mi 3.9
South Doyle Middle School Knoxville 7.7 mi 5.5
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy Knoxville 8.7 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37865 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$88,410

Median Home Value

$276,900

Median Rent

$1,351/mo

Population

25,113

College Educated

23%

Homeownership

83.6%

Avg Commute

30.7 min

Poverty Rate

8%

Median Age

42.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
MACON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lafayette, TN 4.5
FAMILY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Old Hickory, TN 4.6
WHITE STONE ACADEMY Columbia, TN 4.6
White Plains Academy Algood, TN 4.4
Putnam County VITAL Cookeville, TN 4.3
Robertson Co. Virtual School Springfield, TN 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Seymour Community Christian School

What grades does Seymour Community Christian School serve?

Seymour Community Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Seymour Community Christian School?

Seymour Community Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour Community Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Seymour Community Christian School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Seymour Community Christian School rank in TN?

Seymour Community Christian School ranks #270 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Seymour Community Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seymour Community Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Seymour Community Christian School a private school?

Yes, Seymour Community Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Seymour Community Christian School a religious school?

Seymour Community Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
10 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
89
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sevier County

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