For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,064 students in Seymour, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 589 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Seymour, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Seymour, TN are Prospect Elementary School, Seymour Primary and Seymour Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seymour, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Seymour have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Seymour, TN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1535 Burnett Station Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 980-1565
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 980-1565
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Seymour Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 Boyds Creek Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5970
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5970
Grades: K-3
| 669 students
Rank: #33.
Seymour Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 North Pitner Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Grades: 7-9
| 783 students
Rank: #44.
Seymour Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
737 Boyds Creek Hwy
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 609-0030
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 609-0030
Grades: 4-6
| 550 students
Rank: #55.
Seymour High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 Boyds Creek Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-7040
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-7040
Grades: 10-12
| 694 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Seymour, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Seymour, TN include Prospect Elementary School, Seymour Primary and Seymour Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Seymour, TN?
5 public schools are located in Seymour, TN.
What percentage of students in Seymour, TN go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Seymour, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seymour, TN?
Seymour, TN public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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