Best Hancock County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 477 students in Hancock County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Hancock County, KY is Hancock County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public high schools.
Hancock County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
80 State Rt 271 S
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Alternative Program
Alternative School
8080 Hwy 60 W.
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-7765
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, KY include Hancock County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
2 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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