Sevier County High School

Sevier County High School in Sevierville, TN, is a large high school serving 950 students in grades 10–12 as part of Sevier County Schools. The school currently holds a 2-star rating from the state, ranking in the 30th percentile of Tennessee high schools, and has trended downward over the past several years after ranking near the 50th percentile in 2018–2019 and 2020–2021.

Academically, Sevier County High School trails both the district and state in nearly every subject. Most notably, Geometry proficiency sits at just 18.5% versus 42.3% statewide, and Biology has also been a persistent weak spot. The math struggles are not uniform, however: 10th-grade Algebra II students shine with 78.5% proficiency, well above the state's 63.9%, while 11th-grade Algebra II students lag far behind at 11.7%. Compared with nearby schools, Seymour High School is the clear standout in the county at the 70th percentile, while Sevier sits near the middle of the pack alongside Northview Senior Academy and ahead of Pigeon Forge High School. The graduation rate of 93.5% is above the state average but below the district and several local peers, and the 5.1% dropout rate is more than double that of Seymour, Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, and Northview. Chronic absenteeism is also elevated, affecting roughly 30% of students compared with 18.3% statewide.

There are meaningful bright spots worth noting. Special education students have shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 9th percentile statewide to the 82nd percentile over two years, and the school previously earned a 5-star rating for English learner success. However, outcomes for Hispanic students remain a major equity concern. Spending of $16,285 per student is moderate compared with local peers and about 50% higher than Jefferson County High School, which outperforms Sevier on nearly every subject. This suggests the school's challenges are not primarily about funding.