For the 2025 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 13% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Hancock County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock High School, with 85-89% 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 (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 High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Main St
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4611
Sneedville, TN 37869
(423) 733-4611
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
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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