For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 452 students in Hancock, MD.
The top ranked public schools in Hancock, MD are Hancock Elementary School and Hancock Middle Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hancock have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hancock, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
290 W Main St
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8178
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8178
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Middle Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
289 W Main St
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8186
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8186
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hancock, MD?
The top ranked public schools in Hancock, MD include Hancock Elementary School and Hancock Middle Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock?
2 public schools are located in Hancock.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock?
Hancock public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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