Excellent
#193 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 11% in state
Hancock County Elementary
Elementary School · Hancock County · Sneedville, TN
An elementary school in Sneedville, TN where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
373 Newmans Ridge RD, Sneedville, TN 37869
- Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hancock County Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hancock County Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,458/100K
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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.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hancock County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,442NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hancock County Elementary is listed in Hancock County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hancock County Elementary
Hancock County Elementary is a public elementary school in Sneedville, TN, part of Hancock County, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Hancock County Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hancock County Elementary
What grades does Hancock County Elementary serve?
Hancock County Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hancock County Elementary?
Hancock County Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock County Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hancock County Elementary rank in TN?
Hancock County Elementary ranks #193 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hancock County Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hancock County Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Hancock County Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock County Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hancock County Elementary a charter school?
No, Hancock County Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hancock County Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hancock County Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (423) 733-4486
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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