Hancock County High School

80 State Rt 271 S
Lewisport, KY 42351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 483 students in grades 9-12, Hancock County High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hancock County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hancock County High School's student population of 483 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Hancock County High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock County High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#88 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hancock County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hancock County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hancock County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
93%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Hancock County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hancock County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hancock County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hancock County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hancock County High School's ranking?
Hancock County High School is ranked #88 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hancock County High School?
The graduation rate of Hancock County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hancock County High School?
483 students attend Hancock County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hancock County High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock County High School?
Hancock County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hancock County High School offer ?
Hancock County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock County High School part of?
Hancock County High School is part of Hancock County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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