For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 741 students in Hancock County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, TN are Clinch School and Hancock County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
2700 Main St
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4611
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4611
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, TN include Clinch School and Hancock County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hancock County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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