Sevier County, TN - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Sevier County

Sevier County Schools serves the entire county, a large region in eastern Tennessee that includes the tourism hubs of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge as well as more rural communities like Sevierville and Seymour. The district runs roughly three dozen schools spanning early childhood through high school, with a total enrollment that places it among the larger systems in the state for a county of its type. The student body is predominantly white, with a sizable Hispanic population that accounts for about a quarter of the enrollment. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor was information on the percentage of students with disabilities or those learning English, though the presence of a substantial Hispanic cohort suggests English learner supports may be a relevant consideration for some families.

State testing results for grades 3 through 8 show that roughly two out of five students scored proficient or above in science, and a similar share reached that bar in social studies. In math, the proficiency rate was somewhat lower, and in English language arts it was lower still, around one in three students. These results place the district below the statewide average in both math and reading, and a parent comparing options may want to consult the school-level data within the system, since performance can vary significantly from one building to another. Participation rates on the state assessments were very high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students.

The housing market across Sevier County is not uniform. Home values in the district vary widely by area. The most affordable zip code is in the Cosby area, while the highest values are in Pigeon Forge, which is the most expensive part of the county and also the heaviest contributor to the districtwide weighted average. Rents follow a similar pattern, with the highest rents in Pigeon Forge and somewhat lower costs in Seymour. The weighted average home value in the district is above the state benchmark, and the rental market shows that monthly rents are moderately higher than a typical mortgage payment would be in the same areas, meaning renting is currently more expensive than owning for those who can manage a down payment. The overall housing market in the county appeared to have experienced a modest decline in values over the most recent year, though the trend varies by zip code, with some areas still seeing appreciation.

The district does not appear in the data as a charter, magnet, or Title I system, and no information was provided on course access, staffing ratios, discipline rates, or attendance patterns. A search for recent district-level changes such as boundary adjustments, curriculum overhauls, or major financial referendums did not turn up anything specific, so a parent considering this system may want to contact the district office directly for the latest on any ongoing initiatives. The district includes several high schools, including Sevier County High School, Seymour High School, Pigeon Forge High School, and Gatlinburg Pittman High, as well as a number of intermediate, middle, and primary schools spread across the county, so the feeder pattern a given home falls into is an important detail to verify.

Because Sevier County is the only regular school district in the county, there are no neighboring districts within the same county to compare it against on a like-for-like basis. The proficiency data cannot be placed relative to a local peer set for that reason. A family looking for more context may want to look at districts in adjacent counties for a broader comparison, particularly if they are considering relocation within the region.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

14,435

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 23%

Black 2%

White 72%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

28%

39%

Gr 4

32%

47%

Gr 5

24%

38%

Gr 6

24%

37%

Gr 7

20%

29%

Gr 8

16%

27%

Gr 38

24%

36%

Math

Gr 3

33%

38%

Gr 4

22%

39%

Gr 5

28%

46%

Gr 6

34%

47%

Gr 7

25%

45%

Gr 8

27%

41%

Gr 38

28%

42%

Science

Gr 3

34%

46%

Gr 4

41%

51%

Gr 5

31%

48%

Gr 6

33%

43%

Gr 7

29%

41%

Gr 8

28%

39%

Gr 38

33%

44%

Social studies

Gr 6

32%

37%

Gr 7

31%

45%

Gr 8

28%

41%

Gr 38

30%

41%

Schools in this District

34 schools are officially reported under this district.

Northview Intermediate School

Seymour Intermediate

Parkway Academy

Pigeon Forge High School

Catons Chapel Elementary

Gatlinburg Pittman High

Jones Cove Elementary

New Center Elementary

Northview Primary

Pi Beta Phi Elementary

Pigeon Forge Junior High School

Pittman Center Elementary

Sevier County High School

Sevierville Primary

Sevierville Middle School

Seymour Primary

Seymour High School

T Lawson Early Childhood Education Center

Wearwood Elementary

Pigeon Forge Primary

Seymour Junior High

Sevierville Intermediate

Boyds Creek Elementary School

Catlettsburg Elementary School

Douglas Dam Head Start

Gary Hardin Academy

Northview Senior Academy

Northview Junior Academy

Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High

Pigeon Forge Intermediate

Greenbrier Alternative Learning Center

Whites Adult High School

Sevier County Junior High

Sevierville Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

40%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

34%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

42%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

39%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$406,930

Year-over-year change-3.5%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$264K to $449K

vs. state typical1.22x

vs. national typical1.11x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
37738	Gatlinburg	$414K	-6.9%	36.2%
37876		$407K	-1.9%	30.3%
37862	Pigeon Forge	$449K	-4.2%	13.8%
37865	Seymour	$374K	+1.2%	8.6%
37764		$365K	+2.5%	5.0%
37863	Pigeon Forge	$419K	-5.2%	2.9%
37722	Cosby	$264K	+4.9%	2.2%
37871	Strawberry Plains	$298K	+2.0%	0.8%
37725	Dandridge	$386K	+0.9%	0.2%
37920	Knoxville	$323K	+1.4%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,772/mo

Year-over-year change-0.7%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1,579 to $1,900/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
37876		$1,769	-2.1%	30.3%
37862	Pigeon Forge	$1,900	—	13.8%
37865	Seymour	$1,579	+4.5%	8.6%
37920	Knoxville	$1,735	-0.5%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,053/mo

Home price / national median income4.9x

Annual rent / national median income25.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$281/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$334,075 (+0.3% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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