For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,104 students in 39556, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 39556, MS are East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central School and Hancock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39556 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39556, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39556, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-8372
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hancock North Central School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6122 Cuevas Town Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Hancock High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Gr: 9-13 | 1,183 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Hancock Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7070 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-1889
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-1889
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Career Technical Cen
Vocational School
7180 Airport Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-3568
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-3568
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39556, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39556, MS include East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central School and Hancock High School.
How many public schools are located in 39556?
5 public schools are located in 39556.
What is the racial composition of students in 39556?
39556 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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