For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,524 students in Hancock County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, KY are Hancock County High School, Hancock County Middle School and South Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hancock County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 State Rt 271 S
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 State Rt 271 South
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
South Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8631 State Rt 69
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
North Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Frank Luttrell Rd
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
8080 Hwy 60 W.
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-7765
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-7765
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Hawesville School Rd
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
400 Second St
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hancock County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, KY include Hancock County High School, Hancock County Middle School and South Hancock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock County?
5 public schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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