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Sevier County

Tennessee · Public School District
32
Schools
14,455
Students
$14,655
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
Free Lunch Rate
93.4%
Graduation Rate
+6.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sevier County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 14,455 students across 32 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,655 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,655Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
64%
State
20.7%
Local (property tax)
64.1%
Federal
15.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
14,455
Students
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.4%
Opportunity Score38/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.4% graduation rate — 6.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sevier County?
Sevier County has 32 public schools, serving a total of 14,455 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sevier County?
The graduation rate is 93.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sevier County spend per student?
Sevier County spends $14,655 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Sevier County?
No, Sevier County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sevier County serve?
Sevier County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sevier County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sevier County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.