Summary:
Zip code 37738 contains one high school, Gatlinburg Pittman High School, which serves grades 10 through 12 and enrolls 409 students within Sevier County Schools.
Gatlinburg Pittman stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 97.6% and a dropout rate of just 1.6%, far better than the state averages of 90.5% and 6.7%, respectively. This means nearly every student who starts at the school finishes with a diploma. Academically, the school outperforms its district in all four tested subjects—Algebra II, US History, English II, and Geometry—but it only beats the state average in Algebra II and US History. The biggest concern is Geometry, where only 23.8% of students are proficient compared to 42.3% statewide. A striking pattern appears in Algebra II: 10th graders are exceptionally strong at 76% proficiency, while 11th graders lag far behind at just 17.1%, suggesting that the most prepared students take the course earlier. Year-over-year, the school made large gains in Algebra II and US History, while Geometry remained stagnant and English II dipped slightly. Chronic absenteeism is 22.1%, higher than the state’s 18.3% but slightly better than the district’s 23.2%.
The school has seen its state ranking slip from the 54th percentile (3 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 45th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026, even though some test scores improved. This indicates other Tennessee schools are improving at a faster pace. Per-student spending is $19,317, which is fairly high, yet academic outcomes are mixed—particularly in math. For parents, the key takeaway is that Gatlinburg Pittman is a warm, supportive environment where students are very likely to graduate on time. However, if your child needs strong math support, especially in geometry or as an upperclassman taking Algebra II, you may want to pay close attention to course placement and extra help opportunities.
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