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Hancock Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 292 students in Hancock Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hancock Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
292 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hancock Central School District, which is ranked #757 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#728 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
31%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
91%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,271 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,360 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,271
$31,405
Spending / Student
$41,360
$32,283
Best Hancock Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Wildcat Dr
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1217
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1217
Gr: PK-4 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Education Ln
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 637-1306
Gr: 5-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock Central School District?
Hancock Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the rank of Hancock Central School District?
Hancock Central School District is ranked #757 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock Central School District?
91% of Hancock Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock Central School District?
Hancock Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Hancock Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,360 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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