Summary
Clinch School is an alternative public school located in Sneedville, Tennessee, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the Hawkins County School District, which is ranked 114 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Clinch School has relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.5% to 94.8% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the state average. However, the school's dropout rates, ranging from 3.2% to 8.3%, are lower than the state average, indicating that the school is able to retain a significant portion of its students. Chronic absenteeism is an area of concern, with rates between 18.9% and 23.9%, which are higher than the state average. Academically, Clinch School's test scores in mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies are generally lower than the state and Hawkins County averages across most grade levels and subject areas.
Interestingly, the nearby Hamblen County Alternative School and Hawkins County Virtual Academy have similar student populations and academic profiles, with lower test scores compared to their respective districts and the state. This suggests that alternative schools in the region may face common challenges in supporting student academic achievement. Despite Clinch School's relatively high per-student spending of around $16,000 to $19,000 per year, which is higher than the state average, this does not seem to translate into significantly better academic outcomes, indicating that factors beyond funding, such as instructional practices and school climate, may be more influential in driving student success.
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