Enrollment
693
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470378001562
Seymour High School — Seymour, TN
Federal NCES profile for Seymour High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 10
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sevier County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seymour High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Seymour High School reports 693 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 231 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sevier County spends $14,655 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.1% from local sources (property taxes), 20.7% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seymour High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,655
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 231 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 693 Top 77% in Tennessee — larger than 23% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470378001562
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 231:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.1%
In-school suspensions 246
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sevier County, which includes Seymour High School.
$14,655
Per student
+19%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 20.7%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Seymour High School
How many students attend Seymour High School?
Seymour High School has 693 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seymour, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour High School is 14.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seymour High School?
The largest demographic group at Seymour High School is White at 88.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Seymour, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seymour High School?
Seymour High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.