Seymour: Schools & Education
There are 5 public schools in Seymour. Seymour Junior High is the largest at 766 students (grades 7-9). Total enrollment: 3,028 students.
- ~3,243 residents per school (vs Tennessee ~908).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,243 residents per school. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | Blount County, Sevier County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,028 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 197 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.40 |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Johnson University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Johnson University |
| Nearest College · City | Knoxville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (865) 573-4517 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (6)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Seymour Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 137 West Macon Lane |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (865) 573-0728 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 37865 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12