Hancock High School

Hancock County
2700 Main ST
Sneedville, TN 37869
247 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hancock High School, located in Sneedville, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Hancock County. As a public school within the Hancock County School District, it plays a vital role in the community, providing academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs to students in a rural Appalachian setting. The school emphasizes a close-knit environment, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and workforce readiness while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of a small-town school system.

Beyond its core academic mission, Hancock High School is deeply integrated into the cultural life of Sneedville. The school serves as a central hub for community engagement, hosting local events and fostering a sense of school spirit through its various sports teams and student organizations. By maintaining its online presence through the Hancock County Schools website, the institution provides families with essential information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and administrative resources, ensuring clear communication between the school leadership and the community it serves.
247
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    241 (97.6%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hancock County
Phone: (423)733-4611
Website: http://www.hancockcountyschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 62
Grade 10 62
Grade 11 57
Grade 12 66
Gender Ratio