For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,028 students in 37865, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 579 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 37865, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37865, TN are Prospect Elementary School, Seymour Junior High School and Seymour High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37865 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37865, TN 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 41% (majority Black).
Best 37865, TN Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Seymour Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 North Pitner Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 579-0730
Grades: 7-9
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Seymour High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 Boyds Creek Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-7040
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-7040
Grades: 10-12
| 706 students
Rank: #44.
Seymour Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
737 Boyds Creek Hwy
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 609-0030
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 609-0030
Grades: 4-6
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
Seymour Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Boyds Creek Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5970
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5970
Grades: K-3
| 657 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37865, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37865, TN include Prospect Elementary School, Seymour Junior High School and Seymour High School.
How many public schools are located in 37865?
5 public schools are located in 37865.
What percentage of students in 37865 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 37865 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37865?
37865 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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