Best Hancock County Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 407 students in Hancock County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, TN are Clinch 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Hancock County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinch School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1540 Clinch Valley Rd
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 272-3202
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hancock High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Main St
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4611
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, TN include Clinch School and Hancock High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
2 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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