Summary:
Zip code 37862, covering the Sevierville, Tennessee area, is served by just one high school: Sevier County High School, a school of 950 students serving grades 10–12 within the Sevier County Schools district. Since there is only one school in the area, this summary focuses on how this school compares to district and state averages.
Sevier County High School posts a mixed academic profile. Its 93.5% graduation rate outpaces the state average of 90.5%, and its 5.1% dropout rate is better than the state's 6.7%, though it is higher than the district's 3.5%. The school's biggest concern is chronic absenteeism, with 29.7% of students missing significant school time compared to 18.3% statewide. Academically, the school lags behind Tennessee averages in every tested subject. English II is its strongest area at 52.9% proficiency (state: 58.1%), while Geometry is a significant weakness at just 18.5% proficiency versus 42.3% statewide. Overall state ranking has hovered between 270th and 285th out of roughly 390–400 high schools over the past three years, placing it in the low 30th percentile.
One striking data point is a misleading Algebra II result: 10th graders who take the course show 78.5% proficiency, far above the state's 63.9%, but 11th graders taking Algebra II fall to just 11.7% proficiency, dragging the school's overall Algebra II score to 26.0%. This suggests course sequencing rather than a true subject strength. There is some encouraging progress—English II proficiency rose nearly 10 points and Geometry jumped from 7.3% to 18.5% year over year. Per-student spending is a substantial $16,285, but given the school's below-average test scores and high absenteeism, funding alone is not translating into top-tier outcomes. Parents should weigh the solid graduation rate against the math struggles and attendance challenges when considering this school.
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