Hancock County

The schools in Hancock County, Tennessee consist of 2 elementary schools and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Overall, the academic performance of these schools is concerning, as they consistently score below the state averages on standardized tests and rank in the bottom 30% of schools in Tennessee.

The Hancock High School and Hancock County Elementary have particularly low proficiency rates, with Hancock High School's 2023-2024 scores in Biology I, US History, and English I falling well below the state averages. Similarly, Hancock County Elementary's 2023-2024 proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are all significantly lower than the state's. These low test scores are reflected in the schools' 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger, with Hancock High School ranking 269 out of 374 Tennessee high schools and Hancock County Elementary ranking 723 out of 1,008 Tennessee elementary schools.

Another area of concern is the lack of diversity in the student populations, with all three schools having a predominantly White student body, ranging from 95.08% at Hancock County Early Learning Center to 97.73% at Hancock High School. Additionally, the relatively low spending per student and high student-teacher ratios suggest that the schools may be operating with limited resources, which could be a contributing factor to their academic struggles. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the Hancock County school district.