Best High Schools in Seymour, TN

High schools
3
Students
2,064
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Seymour, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Heritage High School

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Blount County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students

2. Seymour High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 706 Students

3. Gary Hardin Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students

Best Middle Schools in Seymour, TN

Middle schools
4
Students
2,446
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Seymour, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Seymour Intermediate

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 558 Students

2. Seymour Junior High

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 766 Students

3. Heritage Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Blount County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students

4. Pigeon Forge Junior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 457 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Seymour, TN

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,873
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Seymour, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Prospect Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Blount County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students

2. Boyds Creek Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students

3. Seymour Primary

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 657 Students

4. Wearwood Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 191 Students

5. Sevierville Intermediate

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 715 Students

6. Pigeon Forge Primary

D

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sevier County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 540 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Seymour, TN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Seymour, TN has a total population of 23,090 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Seymour, TN

7,936

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Seymour, TN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

16.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Seymour, TN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Seymour, TN.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,454 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Seymour, TN Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Seymour, TN

How many schools are in Seymour, TN?

Seymour, TN has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,936 students in total.

How do schools in Seymour perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in Seymour score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Seymour don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Seymour?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Seymour, TN

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Walland, TN

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rockford, TN

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Park Settlement, TN

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Kodak, TN

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pigeon Forge, TN

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sevierville, TN

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wear Valley, TN

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Alcoa, TN

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Knoxville, TN

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Louisville, TN

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Seymour

Average SchoolGrade
B
Meeting or exceeding expectations
40%
Exceeding
20%
Avg actual scores
45.6%
Avg projected
49%

5 of 5 schools in Seymour carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 5

All 5 public schools we grade in Seymour. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (2)

Elementary and primary schools (2)

Private schools (2)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.