Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Clinch School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clinch School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Clinch School's student population of 153 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
153 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Clinch School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clinch School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1108 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%

Black
n/a
21%

White
93%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
88%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clinch School's ranking?
Clinch School is ranked #1108 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clinch School?
The graduation rate of Clinch School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Clinch School?
153 students attend Clinch School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Clinch School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clinch School?
Clinch School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clinch School offer ?
Clinch School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Clinch School part of?
Clinch School is part of Hawkins County School District.
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