For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,571 students in Hancock County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Hancock County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,571 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hancock County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.44
# American Indian Students
1 Student
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
10 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,456 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
93%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
136
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,835 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,169 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,835
$14,317
Spending / Student
$13,169
$14,055
Best Hancock County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 State Rt 271 South
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 State Rt 271 S
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8631 State Rt 69
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
North Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Frank Luttrell Rd
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,571 students.
What is the rank of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District is ranked #44 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County School District?
93% of Hancock County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Hancock County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,169 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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