For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 786 students in Gatlinburg, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gatlinburg, TN are Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School and Gatlinburg Pittman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gatlinburg, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Gatlinburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public high schools.
Gatlinburg, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gatlinburg Pittman High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gatlinburg, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Proffitt Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 366-9110
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 366-9110
Gr: 7-9 | 377 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Gatlinburg Pittman High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Proffitt Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5637
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5637
Gr: 10-12 | 409 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gatlinburg, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gatlinburg, TN include Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High School and Gatlinburg Pittman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gatlinburg?
2 public high schools are located in Gatlinburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gatlinburg?
Gatlinburg public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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