Hancock High School vs. Bay High School
Should I attend Hancock High School or Bay High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hancock High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,230 students in grades 9-12, Hancock High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 527 students in grades 9-12, Bay High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,230 students
527 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#225 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
86%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
352
168
Grade 10 Students
312
148
Grade 11 Students
282
98
Grade 12 Students
281
110
Ungraded Students
3
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
9%
23%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
13%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
