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#1024 of 1,786 schools in TN
Clinch School
School · Hawkins County · Sneedville, TN
A Hawkins County school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1540 Clinch Valley RD, Sneedville, TN 37869
- Math 11% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clinch School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Clinch School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average545/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,811
Median home value
$125,800
Median rent
$578/mo
College educated
7.5%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
30.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37869; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Hawkins County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | Not available | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hawkins County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #9 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinch School is listed in Hawkins County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinch School
Clinch School is a public school in Sneedville, TN, part of Hawkins County, serving approximately 153 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,024 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinch School
What grades does Clinch School serve?
Clinch School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Clinch School?
Clinch School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinch School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinch School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinch School rank in TN?
Clinch School ranks #1,024 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Clinch School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinch School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clinch School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinch School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clinch School a charter school?
No, Clinch School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinch School a Title I school?
No, Clinch School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hawkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (423) 272-3202
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 37869)
- 5,198
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37869; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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