Top Rankings
Hancock School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 549 students in Hancock School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Hancock School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
549 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hancock School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)65-69%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.5%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
95%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,676 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,934 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,676
$22,572
Spending / Student
$17,934
$21,839
Best Hancock School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barkell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 N Elevation St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-9030
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-9030
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Middlehigh School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Campus Dr
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock School District?
Hancock School District manages 2 public schools serving 549 students.
What is the rank of Hancock School District?
Hancock School District is ranked #174 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock School District?
95% of Hancock School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock School District?
Hancock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hancock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,934 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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