Research Gatlinburg Pittman High School Public Schools in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

“Gatlinburg-Pittman is an excellent academic institution. I would highly recommend it to any student who is interested.”

“No question about it, this school is outstanding. Political? No. It is a competitive place in a healthy way. Many times, parents who have problems with their children, will grasp at straws and blame the system for the difficulties that children face. It's amazing how 'political' problems seem to follow some children. Great school, one of the best in the state---and it starts at the top.”

“the staff seem to really care about the kids and their education thats a good thing”

“I agree with the parent who said there are big political distinctions. This is a problem that is county wide. This school does work very hard at getting the kids academic scholarships. Not all who attend or teach are merit scholars by a long shot. (Maybe some people actually believe this delusion) Some of the kids attending GP appear to be snooty. Some are down to earth. I found it to be a better school if one is athletically inclined. I should know, I went there.”

“Gatlinburg Pittman is one of, if not,the best High Schools in the county. They stress academics and in fact have many top students in the county coming to GP just because of their academic programs. They have led the county and state in the number of National Merit Scholars they produce. As in any school the student only gets out what they put put in, but at GP if a student wishes to excel the opportunity is there. I have had two children attend GP and I would not hesitate to send them there again. They both did well in academics and in athletics and the school supported them in both.”

“GP is one of the better schools in the county school system, however, none county wide are up to par. There are a few teachers here that excel. There are a few that obviously need to get out of the field or retire completely. Problems seem to stem from the inactive and unresponsive Board of Education and school administrators. There is a smaller environment in this school. Big political distinctions. Problems that occur are not always handled, as the environment is dysfunctional. It is like a big elephant in your living room causing havoc and destruction, yet no one talks about it. Athletes are given preferential treatment. Priorities seem to be in the wrong place. Kids who have grown up here find it to be quite normal. Those who have been elsewhere seem to have more objectivity. Slow to be progressive, but better than any other high school in the system.”

“Although some of the teachers were excellent, my child had several classes in which he did nothing at all. Athletics are definitely valued more than academics. The principal seemed more concerned with no ruffling political feathers than he was with carrying out discipline. I transferred my child.”

“gatlinburg pittman is a very good high school. It one of the best high schools in the area. They have very well academics and sports teams including the soccer team. If you are looking for a well rounded school this is it.”