For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,957 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 Junior High School and Seymour Intermediate. 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Seymour have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Seymour, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1535 Burnett Station Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 980-1565
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 980-1565
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Seymour Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 North Pitner Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Gr: 7-9 | 713 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Seymour Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
737 Boyds Creek Hwy
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 609-0030
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 609-0030
Gr: 4-6 | 531 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Seymour High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 Boyds Creek Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-7040
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-7040
Gr: 10-12 | 693 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Seymour Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
717 Boyds Creek Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5970
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5970
Gr: PK-3 | 697 students Minority enrollment: 7%
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 Junior High School and Seymour Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Seymour?
5 public schools are located in Seymour.
What percentage of students in Seymour go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Seymour are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seymour?
Seymour public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Seymour are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Seymour include: Prospect Elementary School vs. Seymour Primary, Seymour Primary vs. Prospect Elementary School
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