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 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 292 students in Hancock School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public middle schools in Michigan.
Public Middle School in Hancock School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
549 Students
535,615 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
32,063 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 845 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
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
23%
% White
95%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,811 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,497
$18,606
Spending / Student
$14,811
$17,784
Best Hancock School District Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Recent Articles
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.
