For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,060 students in Hancock County, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, TN are Clinch School, Hancock County Elementary School and Hancock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hancock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinch School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1540 Clinch Valley Rd
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 272-3202
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 272-3202
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hancock County Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
373 Newman's Ridge Rd
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4486
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4486
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Hancock High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Main St
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4611
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4611
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
418 Harrison St
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-1762
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-1762
Gr: PK | 61 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
2700 Main St
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4611
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4611
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, TN include Clinch School, Hancock County Elementary School and Hancock High School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock County?
5 public schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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