Hancock County Middle School

100 State Rt 271 South
Lewisport, KY 42351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Hancock County Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Hancock County Middle School's student population of 360 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Hancock County Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock County Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#301 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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32%
30%
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50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
91%
74%
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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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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hancock County Middle School's ranking?
Hancock County Middle School is ranked #301 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Hancock County Middle School?
360 students attend Hancock County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hancock County Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock County Middle School?
Hancock County Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hancock County Middle School offer ?
Hancock County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock County Middle School part of?
Hancock County Middle School is part of Hancock County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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