For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,362 students in 37863, TN (there are , serving 39 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 37863, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37863, TN are Pigeon Forge Intermediate, Pigeon Forge High School and Pigeon Forge Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37863 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37863, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37863, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pigeon Forge Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Jess Wilson
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 366-9100
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 366-9100
Gr: 4-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Pigeon Forge High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 Tiger Dr
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 774-5790
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 774-5790
Gr: 10-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Pigeon Forge Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wears Valley Rd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-2401
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-2401
Gr: 7-9 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37863, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37863, TN include Pigeon Forge Intermediate, Pigeon Forge High School and Pigeon Forge Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 37863?
3 public schools are located in 37863.
What percentage of students in 37863 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 37863 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37863?
37863 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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