Excellent
#138 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 8% in state
Seymour Primary
Elementary School · Sevier County · Seymour, TN
A Sevier County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
717 Boyds Creek RD, Seymour, TN 37865
- Math 48% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seymour Primary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Seymour Primary 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average504/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,410
Median home value
$276,900
Median rent
$1,351/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37865; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Seymour Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Gap Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Prospect Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 354 | 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
- #2 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
Seymour Primary is listed in Sevier County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seymour Primary
Seymour Primary is a public elementary school in Seymour, TN, part of Sevier County, serving approximately 660 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seymour Primary
What grades does Seymour Primary serve?
Seymour Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Seymour Primary?
Seymour Primary has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour Primary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seymour Primary rank in TN?
Seymour Primary ranks #138 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Seymour Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Seymour Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Seymour Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seymour Primary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Seymour Primary a charter school?
No, Seymour Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seymour Primary a Title I school?
No, Seymour Primary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sevier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (865) 577-5970
- Area population (ZIP 37865)
- 25,113
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 37865; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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