Hancock Co School Dist School District

18375 Highway 603
Kiln, MS 39556
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hancock Co School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,134 students in Hancock Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Hancock Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
4,134 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
291 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Hancock Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
#24 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hancock Co School Dist  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hancock Co School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock Co School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hancock Co School Dist  School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.60
# American Indian Students
21 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
346 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
8%
47%
# White Students
3,470 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
84%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
317
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
349
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
313
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
288
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
302
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
370
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
341
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
352
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
312
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
282
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
281
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
24
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,925 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hancock Co School Dist  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$53 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of Hancock Co School Dist  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,078
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hancock Co School Dist  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,925
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hancock Co School Dist  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hancock Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Hancock Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock North Central Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6122 Cuevas Town Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Hancock Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7070 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-1889
Grades: 6-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #44.
Hancock High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,230 students
Rank: #55.
West Hancock Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23350 Highway 43
Picayune, MS 39466
(228) 586-6054
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
South Hancock Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Career Technical Cen
Vocational School
7180 Airport Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-3568
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hancock Co School Dist School District?
Hancock Co School Dist School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,134 students.
What is the rank of Hancock Co School Dist School District?
Hancock Co School Dist School District is ranked #23 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock Co School Dist School District?
84% of Hancock Co School Dist School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock Co School Dist School District?
Hancock Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Hancock Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,925 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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