For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,014 students in 37865, TN (there are , 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 Intermediate. 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 38% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), 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 43% (majority Black).
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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 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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: K-3 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 Intermediate.
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 43% (majority Black).
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