Hancock North Central High School was a high school in Kiln, Mississippi. The school first opened on August 28, 1959. The school's athletic teams were called the Hawks. Its most famous alumnus, NFL quarterback Brett Favre, played baseball and football at Hancock North Central, earning five varsity letters.
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hancock North Central School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Hancock North Central Elementary serves the northeast part of Kiln, MS, covering an area of approximately 84.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock North Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hancock North Central School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hancock North Central School ranks within the top 10% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock North Central School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 795 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock North Central School's ranking?
Hancock North Central School is ranked #40 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hancock North Central School often compared to?
Hancock North Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Hancock Elementary School, South Hancock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Hancock North Central School?
404 students attend Hancock North Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hancock North Central School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hancock North Central School?
Hancock North Central School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hancock North Central School offer ?
Hancock North Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock North Central School part of?
Hancock North Central School is part of Hancock School District.
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