- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sevierville, TN
Sevier County High School
Federal NCES profile for Sevier County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470378001557
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sevier County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 14
- public schools in Sevierville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 950
- students enrolled
Sevier County High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sevier County High School ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Sevierville, TN.
School address
District: Sevier County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470378001557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-323 students YoY
Sevier County High School shrank from 1,248 students in 2022-23 to 925 in 2023-24 (-25.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 88.6 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-323 students YoY 470378001557 · Sevierville, TN High · MID · TRAD
950 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sevierville Middle School (737 students)
Sevier County High School shrank from 1,248 students in 2022-23 to 925 in 2023-24 (-25.9%). Teacher FTE lost 88.6 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Sevier County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sevier County High School
950 students
- Sevierville Mi
Sevierville Middle School
737 students
- Seymour Junior
Seymour Junior High
713 students
- Seymour Primar
Seymour Primary
697 students
- Seymour High S
Seymour High School
693 students
- Northview Prim
Northview Primary
684 students
What this shows Sevier County High School reports 950 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sevier County High School compares
Sevier County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 10% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,911
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Sevier County High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sevier County reports $12,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sevier County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevierville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Junior High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Primary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Primary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sevier County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~950 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sevier County High School
How many students attend Sevier County High School?
Sevier County High School has 950 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sevierville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,248 (2022-23) → 925 (2023-24), down 323.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sevier County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sevier County High School is 10.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sevier County High School?
The largest demographic group at Sevier County High School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Sevierville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sevier County High School?
Sevier County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sevier County High School rank among public schools in Sevierville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sevier County High School ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Sevierville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sevierville on the city page.
What other schools are in Sevier County?
Besides Sevier County High School, Sevier County also operates Sevierville Middle School (737 students), Seymour Junior High (713 students), and Seymour Primary (697 students). See the Sevier County district page for the complete list.