Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Hancock High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hancock High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Sneedville, TN, covering approximately 223.5 square miles. Typically, it takes about 15-20 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 20.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hancock High School's student population of 247 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hancock High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
n/a
20%
White
97%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock High School's ranking?
Hancock High School is ranked #1435 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hancock High School?
The graduation rate of Hancock High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Hancock High School?
247 students attend Hancock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hancock High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hancock High School offer ?
Hancock High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock High School part of?
Hancock High School is part of Hancock County School District.
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