Hancock High School

7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 1,187 students in grades 9-12, Hancock High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hancock High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hancock High School's student population of 1,187 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,187 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hancock High School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#73 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hancock High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hancock High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hancock High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hancock High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hancock High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hancock High School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hancock High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Hancock High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hancock High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hancock High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
37%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hancock High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hancock High School's ranking?
Hancock High School is ranked #73 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hancock High School often compared to?
Hancock High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hancock High School?
The graduation rate of Hancock High School is 87%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hancock High School?
1,187 students attend Hancock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hancock High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock High School?
Hancock High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hancock High School offer ?
Hancock High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hancock High School part of?
Hancock High School is part of Hancock Co School District.

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4   10/5/2018
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 87% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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