Serving 239 students in grades 6-12, Hancock Middle Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hancock Middle Senior High serves the west part of its school district in Hancock, MD, covering an area of approximately 61.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the school from the zone's edge, which extends up to 9.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock Middle Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hancock Middle Senior High School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
239 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1956
School Rankings
Hancock Middle Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Middle Senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#794 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
1%
32%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
93%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Middle Senior High School's ranking?
Hancock Middle Senior High School is ranked #794 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hancock Middle Senior High School often compared to?
Hancock Middle Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clear Spring High School, Northern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hancock Middle Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hancock Middle Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Hancock Middle Senior High School?
239 students attend Hancock Middle Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hancock Middle Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hancock Middle Senior High School?
Hancock Middle Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hancock Middle Senior High School offer ?
Hancock Middle Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hancock Middle Senior High School part of?
Hancock Middle Senior High School is part of Washington County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
it is a good school, just not that many extra activities that people would actually enjoy. I'm being painfully honest here. And activities that some really want, not many others do. So those don't have a good outcome.
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