Hancock County School District
School District · Sneedville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,442
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,442
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Hancock County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hancock County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Hancock County Elementary
Sneedville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hancock High School
Sneedville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#54 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,442
+$2,031 vs Tennessee median
District size
907 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
Top-Rated Schools in Hancock County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock County Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Hancock High School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hancock County
Hancock County is a Sneedville, Tennessee school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 907 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $13,442 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Hancock County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hancock County Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Hancock County students show an average math proficiency of 22.3% and ELA proficiency of 27.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hancock County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hancock County with test data.
Schools in Hancock County
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Sneedville
- Total Enrollment
- 907
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hancock County?
Hancock County has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hancock County?
The average composite rating for Hancock County is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hancock County?
Hancock County spends $13,442 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hancock County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hancock County is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hancock County?
Hancock County Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hancock County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Hancock County?
Across schools in Hancock County with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hancock County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Hancock County has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.5%
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- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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