For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,965 students in 39556, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39556, MS are East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central Elementary School and Hancock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 39556 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 39556, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 39556, MS Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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) 255-6637
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hancock North Central Elementary 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 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
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 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 39556, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 39556, MS include East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central Elementary School and Hancock Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 39556?
3 public elementary schools are located in 39556.
What is the racial composition of students in 39556?
39556 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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