Hancock Middle School

7070 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 912 students in grades 6-8, Hancock Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 912 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hancock Middle School's student population of 912 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
912 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hancock Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#364 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hancock Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hancock Middle 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.
44%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock Middle 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.
52%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hancock Middle 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hancock Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hancock Middle 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 Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hancock Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hancock Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Hancock Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hancock Middle 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
36%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hancock Middle 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 Middle School's ranking?
Hancock Middle School is ranked #364 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hancock Middle School often compared to?
Hancock Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay Waveland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Hancock Middle School?
912 students attend Hancock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hancock Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Middle School?
Hancock Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hancock Middle School offer ?
Hancock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hancock Middle School part of?
Hancock Middle School is part of Hancock Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 912 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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