Education
The Sevier County School System serves over 14,000 students Pre-K through 12th grade and employees more than 2,000 professional, paraprofessional & auxiliary staff being the largest employer in the county.
All Sevier County schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The School System supports academic excellence, provides relevant & engaging instruction and promotes a safe & inclusive school culture.
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| 2000 | 2010 | 2013A | 2018 | Percent Change | ||||||
| Census | % | Census | % | Estimates | % | Projections | % | 2000 to 2010 | 2013 to 2018 | |
| Grade K - 8 | 4,951 | 10.1% | 3,542 | 5.7% | 3,699 | 5.6% | 3,978 | 5.5% | -28.5% | 7.5% |
| Grade 9 - 11 | 7,132 | 14.6% | 7,147 | 11.4% | 7,538 | 11.5% | 8,264 | 11.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% |
| High School Graduate | 17,768 | 36.4% | 24,869 | 39.8% | 26,242 | 40.0% | 28,922 | 39.9% | 40.0% | 10.2% |
| Some College, No Degree | 9,853 | 20.2% | 14,696 | 23.5% | 15,186 | 23.2% | 16,931 | 23.4% | 49.2% | 11.5% |
| Associates Degree | 2,206 | 4.5% | 3,002 | 4.8% | 3,246 | 5.0% | 3,611 | 5.0% | 36.1% | 11.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,389 | 9.0% | 5,610 | 9.0% | 5,726 | 8.7% | 6,303 | 8.7% | 27.8% | 10.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,214 | 4.5% | 3,183 | 5.1% | 3,391 | 5.2% | 3,801 | 5.2% | 43.8% | 12.1% |
| No Schooling Completed | 330 | 0.7% | 508 | 0.8% | 528 | 0.8% | 598 | 0.8% | 53.9% | 13.3% |
| Age 25+ Population | 48,843 | 62,557 | 65,556 | 72,408 | 28.1% | 10.5% |