For the 2025 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 18% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinch School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock County Elementary School
(Math: 19% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
2700 Main St
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4611
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4611
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
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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