Total enrollment
903
-56 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Hancock County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Tennessee, 4 sit inside Hancock County, collectively enrolling roughly 903 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Hancock County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+2 (+100%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 98%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
903
NCES CCD
Median income
$34,960
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
2
461 students
Middle
1
195 students
High
1
247 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hancock County Public Schools
903 students · 1 district in Hancock County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hancock County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
10.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
26.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.2% under 18
Test scores in Hancock County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Hancock County Elementary· 41.2%
- Hancock High School· 36.8%
- Hancock Middle School· 23.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County Elementary | Sneedville | Elementary | KG-05 | 400 | · |
| Hancock High School | Sneedville | High | 09-12 | 247 | · |
| Hancock Middle School | Sneedville | Middle | 06-08 | 195 | · |
| Hancock County Early Learning Center | Sneedville | Elementary | PK-PK | 61 | · |
Cities in Hancock County
About Hancock County
In Tennessee, Hancock County is a rural-scale county of about 6,852 residents. 4 public schools across the county instructs about 903 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $34,960, roughly 11% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 27%. That income level is 43% lower than the Tennessee median.
In terms of grade levels, Hancock County is made up of 2 elementary schools (461 students), 1 middle school (195), and 1 high school (247).
Hancock County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 903 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Hancock County has contracted 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 959 students to 903. The school count climbed from 2 to 4 across the same 7-year window.
On this page, the community for Hancock County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data