Hancock Middle Senior High School

289 W Main St
Hancock, MD 21750
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 219 students in grades 6-12, Hancock Middle Senior High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Hancock Middle Senior High School's student population of 219 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hancock Middle Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Middle Senior High School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#625 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hancock Middle Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hancock Middle Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock Middle Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hancock Middle Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hancock Middle Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hancock Middle Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hancock Middle Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hancock Middle Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
95%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hancock Middle Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hancock Middle Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hancock Middle Senior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Hancock Middle Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hancock Middle Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hancock Middle Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hancock Middle Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #625 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Northern Middle School, Clear Spring High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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 86%.
How many students attend Hancock Middle Senior High School?
219 students attend Hancock Middle Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hancock Middle Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 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 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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   12/27/2014
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cheet

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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