Top Rankings
Hancock County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,481 students in Hancock County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Hancock County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
1,481 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hancock County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
10 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,368 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
92%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
102
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
125
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,736 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,969 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,736
$14,224
Spending / Student
$13,969
$13,964
Best Hancock County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 State Rt 271 S
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock County Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 State Rt 271 South
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8631 State Rt 69
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
North Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Frank Luttrell Rd
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Alternative Program
Alternative School
8080 Hwy 60 W.
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-7765
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-7765
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,481 students.
What is the rank of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District is ranked #29 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County School District?
92% of Hancock County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Hancock County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,969 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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