For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,757 students in Hancock County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, MS are Hancock High School and Bay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Hancock County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bay High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,230 students
Rank: #22.
Bay High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 Blue Meadow Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6098 1st Avenue
Pearlington, MS 39572
(228) 533-7872
Pearlington, MS 39572
(228) 533-7872
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
105 Tiffany St
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 466-4175
Waveland, MS 39576
(228) 466-4175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 North Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, MS include Hancock High School and Bay High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County, MS?
3 public high schools are located in Hancock County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County, MS?
Hancock County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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