Serving 418 students in grades 7-9, Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
75%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School's ranking?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School is ranked #617 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School?
418 students attend Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School offer ?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School part of?
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School is part of Sevier County School District.
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